Description
A comforting pasta bake with Italian sausage, marinara sauce, and creamy cheeses, perfect for family gatherings or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 pound ground sausage
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC).
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions; drain.
- In a skillet, brown the sausage over medium heat until cooked through.
- In a large bowl, combine spaghetti, marinara sauce, cottage cheese, mozzarella, Italian seasoning, and cooked sausage.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Top with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and cheese is golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
This dish pairs well with a light salad or garlic bread. You can add red pepper flakes for a little kick.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg