Description
This Authentic Italian-Style Spaghetti Bake is a comforting and cheesy baked pasta dish that features layers of flavorful Italian sausage, zesty tomato sauce, and creamy cheeses. It’s a perfect family-friendly meal that is sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- chopped fresh basil for garnish
Spaghetti:
Sauce:
Garnish:
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook Spaghetti: Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: Heat olive oil in a large skillet, cook Italian sausage, onion, and garlic. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, herbs, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix cooked spaghetti with half the sauce, Parmesan, and ricotta. Layer spaghetti, sauce, and mozzarella in a baking dish. Bake covered for 25 minutes, then uncovered for 10 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with basil and serve warm.
Notes
- Substitute ground beef or a meatless alternative for the sausage if preferred.
- Let the bake rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing to help it set.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 495
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
