Description
A heartwarming Italian delight of cheesy, saucy spaghetti that brings comfort to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound sausage
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, brown the sausage over medium heat, then add garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the marinara sauce and Italian seasoning, letting it simmer for 5-10 minutes to meld the flavors.
- In a baking dish, layer half of the cooked spaghetti, followed by half of the ricotta cheese, half of the sausage mixture, and half of the mozzarella.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients for an extra cheesy deliciousness.
- Top with the remaining Parmesan cheese for a golden crust.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool slightly, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
Feel free to customize with veggies or different meats as per your dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg