# Baked Spaghetti

Baked spaghetti is an affordable, easy, and filling meal.

- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 lb mild Italian sausage
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 lb cooked spaghetti pasta
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 28 oz tomato sauce
- 0.5 medium onion diced
- 0.5 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 tbsp minced garlic or garlic paste
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 5 fresh basil leaves
- 12 oz Shredded mozzarella/colby jack
- Parmesan rind
- onions
- brown sugar
- paprika

## Instructions

1. Add onions to a pan.
2. Add Italian sausage and ground turkey.
3. Add garlic paste.
4. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, oregano, red pepper flakes, and paprika.
5. Add crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce.
6. Add more seasoning, then add brown sugar.
7. Add fresh basil and a parmesan rind.
8. Let simmer, then add ricotta cheese.
9. Add spaghetti noodles and mix.
10. Add the mixture to a baking dish.
11. Add a cheese shower.
12. Bake at 350 to 375 until golden brown.

## Equipment

- pan
- baking dish

## Tips

- After browning meat completely begin adding seasonings + sauce. Allow to simmer for 5-10 minutes. Add in brown sugar, more seasonings, fresh basil, and parmesan rind.
- Allow to simmer for a minimum of 30 minutes and taste. (Adjust if needed!)
- Mix sauce + spaghetti.
- Cover with cheese and bake uncovered at 350-375 until golden brown!

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGhFJ7msqJ4/?igsh=aGljbmhtNTM5enFi
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/5a25b9a3-b79f-43f8-91d1-27d2b342a9c3
- Extracted: 2025-05-31

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