Gluten-Free Hearty Sausage Casserole

Warm, comforting, and packed with flavor, this Gluten-Free Hearty Sausage Casserole is the perfect crowd-pleasing dish for cozy dinners or meal prep. Featuring juicy gluten-free sausage links, tender vegetables like carrots, celery, and bell peppers, and hearty gluten-free pasta shells, this casserole comes together in a rich, herb-infused tomato sauce. With just 20 minutes of prep and a single oven-safe skillet, this recipe makes dinnertime stress-free while delivering big on taste and texture. Topped with fresh parsley and baked to perfection, it’s a satisfying, wholesome meal that’s ideal for gluten-free diets. Perfect for busy weeknights, family gatherings, or anytime you crave comfort food with a twist!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 gluten-free sausage links
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrot, diced
• 2 medium celery stalks, diced
• 1 large bell pepper, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, canned
• 1 cup gluten-free chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 ounces gluten-free pasta shells
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large oven-safe skillet or casserole dish, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Add the gluten-free sausage links and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add the diced onion, carrot, celery, and bell pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

Step 5

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 6

Add the diced tomatoes with their juice, chicken broth, bay leaf, thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a simmer, then stir in the gluten-free pasta shells.

Step 8

Slice the sausages into bite-sized pieces and return them to the skillet, mixing thoroughly with the vegetable and pasta mixture.

Step 9

Cover the skillet with a lid or aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked through.

Step 10

Remove the cover and bake for an additional 5 minutes to allow the top to slightly brown.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and discard the bay leaf. Sprinkle the casserole with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1840.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2423.9

Total Fat 126.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 240.0mg	0%
Sodium 5710.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 243.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.1g	0%
Total Sugars 35.0g
Protein 74.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 358.6mg	0%
Iron 12.8mg	0%
Potassium 3184.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.3%

Protein: 12.4%

Carbs: 40.3%