Baked Smoked Sausage Spaghetti Casserole Recipe

Baked Smoked Sausage Spaghetti Casserole Recipe

  • 1 (13.5 ounce) package Johnsonville® Smoked Split Rope Sausage, sliced
  • 1 pound spaghetti, cooked according to package instructions
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 (8 ounce) package sliced mushrooms
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoned 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Bake, covered, at 375 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove cover, bake 5 minutes longer. Serve.