BAKED SMOKED SAUSAGE SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE

Baked Smoked Sausage Spaghetti Casserole image

Provided by Johnsonville Sausage

Categories Pork

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (13 1/2 ounce) package Johnsonville Smoked Split Rope Sausage, sliced
1 lb spaghetti, cooked according to package directions
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
1 (8 ounce) package sliced mushrooms
1/2 teaspoon seasoning 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

Steps:

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 375ºF for 20-25 minutes.
Remove cover, bake 5 minutes longer.
Serve.