Description
A creamy, cheesy pasta bake that combines classic Italian flavors for a comforting meal, perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound sausage
- 1 jar marinara sauce (about 24 ounces)
- 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 the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, brown the sausage over medium heat until it’s nicely cooked. Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until aromatic.
- Stir in the marinara sauce and Italian seasoning, and let it simmer for 5-10 minutes to let the flavors meld beautifully.
- 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 shredded mozzarella.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients for a delightful, cheesy finish!
- Top everything off with the remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. After that, uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until it’s bubbly and golden on top.
- Let it cool slightly, garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color, and serve warm.
Notes
This dish can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. Leftovers can be kept for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg