Spicy Baked Spaghetti

⏱ 80 mins 🍽 10-12 serving(s) 🏷 Breads

This hearty baked spaghetti combines a spicy sausage and herb mixture with classic pasta and a rich tomato sauce, all topped with melted mozzarella. It is a fusion of a family recipe and personal experimentation, designed for those who appreciate a good kick of heat. The dish yields enough for a gathering, making it ideal for sharing with fellow enthusiasts of flavourful, spicy food.

Spicy Baked Spaghetti

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground sausage (spicy or hot)
  • 1 lb spaghetti noodles
  • 1 tablespoon rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon basil
  • 1/2 tablespoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon sage
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 1 bell pepper (chopped large)
  • 1 large onion (chopped large)
  • 1 (16 ounce) can preferred spaghetti sauce (watch for my sauce recipe later)
  • 2 (8 ounce) bags of shredded mozzarella cheese

Method

  1. Brown the sausage with the herbs, bell pepper, and onion in a large frying pan.
  2. Place the spaghetti noodles into a pot of water and bring to a slow boil for 30 minutes.
  3. Continue cooking the meat mixture to render out the grease, but do not drain it away.
  4. Pour the spaghetti sauce into the pan with the meat and allow it to simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Drain the cooked noodles thoroughly and combine them well with the meat sauce.
  6. Transfer the entire mixture into a casserole dish.
  7. Turn on your oven and set it to 350 degrees to preheat.
  8. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
  9. Bake the dish for 25 minutes or until the cheese topping turns a golden brown colour.
  10. Take the baked spaghetti out of the oven and serve it.
  11. Enjoy your meal.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium1097200 mg

Recipe details

CategoryBreads
AuthorChef_Eurkle