SPAGHETTI AND SAUSAGE NESTS

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A tip of the hat to spring, these pasta 'nests' are filled with delicious sausage 'eggs', then covered in a blanket of sauce and cheese. A quick and delicious solution to family dinner!

Provided by Mrs Wolfie

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Barilla

Time 32m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (16 ounce) box Barilla® Spaghetti
1 (24 ounce) jar Barilla® Traditional Sauce
Cooking spray
1 (12 ounce) package mild Italian sausage, casings removed
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray the inside of 8 (4- or 5-inch) ramekins with cooking spray.
  • Heat sauce in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
  • Place sausage in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir, breaking up sausage into small pieces as it browns and loses its pink color, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
  • Line the bottom of prepared ramekins with a "nest" of cooked spaghetti, making sure the bottom is covered. Divide cooked sausage among the ramekins on top of pasta. Top with about 1/3 cup sauce, ensuring sausage is covered. Sprinkle enough mozzarella on top to cover.
  • Bake "nests" in preheated oven until cheese is bubbling, about 20 minutes. Allow to sit for five minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.8 calories, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 719.9 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

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