Sausage Macaroni Bake

This is a family favorite. Enjoy!

Jodi

1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1 pound bulk pork sausage (I like to use Jimmy Dean Sage sausage)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can tomato sauce (15 oz)
1 cup water
8 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain & set aside. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the oregano & pepper. Stir in tomato sauce & water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 mins. Stir in macaroni and 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Transfer to an ungreased 1 quart baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.

Options:

For some added flavor add in:
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
4 tablespoons chopped onion.

Add the above ingredients in the sausage mixture with the pepper and oregano.