Southern Baked Spaghetti with Sausage and Ground Beef

👉Ingredients:

↪️12 oz spaghetti

↪️1 tablespoon olive oil

↪️1 pound ground beef

↪️½ pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed

↪️1 small onion, diced

↪️3 cloves garlic, minced

↪️1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce

↪️1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained

↪️1 teaspoon dried oregano

↪️1 teaspoon dried basil

↪️Salt and black pepper to taste

↪️1 large egg

↪️1 cup ricotta cheese

↪️2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

↪️½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

↪️Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

👉Directions:

✅️Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

✅️Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.

✅️In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 3 minutes.

✅️Add garlic, ground beef, and sausage. Cook until browned and fully cooked through, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess grease.

✅️Stir in marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.

✅️In a large mixing bowl, whisk egg and combine with ricotta cheese. Add cooked spaghetti and toss to coat.

✅️Spread half the spaghetti mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with half the meat sauce, then sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella.

✅️Repeat layers with remaining spaghetti, sauce, and mozzarella. Top with Parmesan cheese.

✅️Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes, until bubbly and golden.

✅️Let cool for 5 minutes, then garnish with parsley and serve hot.

◾️Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 55 minutes

◾️Kcal: 525 kcal | Servings: 6-8 servings