Description
A comforting baked spaghetti casserole with sausage, creamy cheese, and gooey mozzarella, perfect for weeknights and potlucks.
Ingredients
- 16 oz thin spaghetti noodles
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 5 tbsp melted unsalted butter
- 1 cup sour cream
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian herb blend
- 1 lb Italian sausage or ground beef, cooked and drained
- 24 oz jarred spaghetti sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Brown the sausage or ground beef in a skillet, drain excess fat, and return meat to the pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and Parmesan, then mix in melted butter, sour cream, cream cheese, garlic, and Italian herbs until smooth.
- Fold spaghetti and cooked meat into the creamy mixture, then gently add the spaghetti sauce.
- Spread the mixture in the prepared baking dish and top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes or until bubbling. Broil for 1-3 minutes for a golden top.
- Let rest for 8-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For a lighter texture, substitute cream cheese with ricotta. To make it vegetarian, use plant-based crumbles or mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian