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Cheesy Baked Spaghetti

Cheesy baked spaghetti is the lasagna alternative you didn't know you were missing. Made to feed a crowd, this baked spaghetti casserole is loaded with sausage, spinach and lots of Italian cheeses. This hearty casserole makes enough to feed 16 people.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 16

Ingredients

  • 2 lb spaghetti
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb Italian sausage (mild, medium or hot)
  • 1 package frozen spinach (thawed)
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups Chicken broth + ¼ cup flour (slurry)
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes (28 oz)
  • 3 tsp minced garlic
  • ½ onion (chopped)
  • ½ tsp marjoram
  • ½ tsp tarragon
  • ½ tsp parsley
  • 2 eggs
  • 16 oz ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F.
  • Cook spaghetti to al denté, according the package directions; drain, drizzle with oil and set aside.
  • Brown beef and sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. When cooked through, remove from skillet.
  • Melt butter and sauté garlic and onions, until fragrant.
  • Whisk in heavy cream and chicken broth slurry with marjoram, tarragon, parsley.
  • Add crushed tomatoes and spinach. Stir until well combined and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Remove and reserve 2 cups of sauce. Stir spaghetti into sauce remaining in skillet.
  • In a separate bowl, combine ricotta cheese and eggs. Stir until well incorporated.
  • Layer baking dish as follows: Sauce, spaghetti, beef and sausage, ricotta mixture, remaining sauce, mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake at 350˚F for 30-45 minutes or until cheese is golden and bubbling on edges.

Nutrition

Calories: 542kcal Carbohydrates: 45g Protein: 22g Fat: 30g Saturated Fat: 15g Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g Monounsaturated Fat: 10g Trans Fat: 0.3g Cholesterol: 113mg Sodium: 400mg Potassium: 365mg Fiber: 2g Sugar: 3g Vitamin A: 628IU Vitamin C: 1mg Calcium: 124mg Iron: 2mg