baked smoked sausage spaghetti casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (13.5 ounce) package johnsonville® smoked split rope sausage, sliced
• 1 pound spaghetti, cooked according to package instructions
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 1 (8 ounce) package sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 cup basil leaves, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a dutch oven, over medium heat, cook sausage, onion and garlic in oil until onions are tender. add green pepper, mushrooms, salt and seasoning; continue to cook for 4 minutes. stir in tomatoes, water and basil. simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes. add prepared spaghetti to sauce; toss to coat evenly.
• spoon one-half of the pasta mixture into a greased 2-1/2 quart baking dish. sprinkle with one-half of the cheese. top with remaining pasta mixture and cheese.
• bake, covered, at 375 degrees f for 20 to 25 minutes. remove cover, bake 5 minutes longer. serve.