Baked Smoked Sausage Spaghetti Casserole

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

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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

Recipe

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