Baked Spaghetti with Sausage
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
50 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
534 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Baked Spaghetti with Sausage
Description
This recipe begins with sautéing diced onion and minced garlic in olive oil, then cooking Italian sausage until browned. Tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and water are added to form a flavorful sauce simmered gently on the stove. Meanwhile, spaghetti is cooked in salted boiling water until just tender but not fully done to prevent overcooking during baking.
The drained spaghetti is mixed into the sauce and combined thoroughly. A mixture of cottage cheese, grated Parmesan, and black pepper is prepared separately. In a greased casserole dish, half the sauced spaghetti is layered, topped with the cheese mixture, followed by the remaining pasta. Shredded mozzarella is added on top before baking at 350°F, allowing the cheese to melt and the flavors to meld.
The final dish offers tender pasta with well-seasoned sausage and a blend of creamy and melted cheeses on top. Fresh parsley can be added as a garnish for a touch of color and freshness. This baked casserole makes a satisfying main dish suitable for family dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion $0.42
- 3 cloves garlic $0.24
- 1 Tbsp olive oil $0.16
- 1/2 lb. Italian sausage $3.00
- 3 oz. tomato paste $0.45
- 1 oz. can crushed tomatoes $0.85
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning $0.10
- 1/2 tsp salt $0.02
- 1/2 cup water $0.00
- 12 oz. spaghetti $1.00
- 1 cup cottage cheese $0.93, small curd
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese $0.50, grated
- 1/4 tsp black pepper $0.02, freshly cracked
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese $1.25, shredded
- 1 Tbsp parsley $0.05, chopped, optional garnish
Instructions
- Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- Add the olive oil to a large skillet and heat over medium. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and continue to stir and cook until the onions are soft and translucent.
- Add the tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and water. Stir to combine, then allow the sauce to come up to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the sauce simmer while you cook the pasta.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Add ½ Tbsp salt to a large pot of water and bring it to a boil over high heat. Add the spaghetti and continue to boil until the pasta is tender, but not fully cooked. Drain the pasta in a colander.
- Add the drained pasta to the sauce and stir to combine.
- Combine the cottage cheese, Parmesan, and pepper in a bowl.
- Lightly grease an 8x11" casserole dish. Layer in half of the spaghetti and sauce, then top with the cottage cheese mixture. Add the second half of the spaghetti and sauce, then top with the shredded mozzarella.
- Cover the dish with foil then bake the spaghetti for 30 minutes. Top the spaghetti with chopped parsley, if desired. Slice into six pieces, then serve!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 534 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving | |
| Calories | 534kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Sodium | 1063mg | 44% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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