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Oven-baked spaghetti with sausage in a baking dish.

Oven-Baked Spaghetti with Sausage

Nele
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 in. stovetop & oven-safe dish

Ingredients
  

  • 4 sausages
  • 1 onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 can (14 oz.) diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 10.5 oz spaghetti (about ⅔ of a standard 1 lb box)
  • 1 cup shredded cheese optional
  • some fresh herbs e.g., parsley or basil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Slice the sausages. Peel and finely chop the onion and garlic.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large baking dish or skillet on the stovetop. Sauté the sausage slices for 2–3 minutes until lightly browned. Add the onions and garlic and sauté briefly until fragrant.
  • Pour in the diced tomatoes, broth, and heavy cream. Season with paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
  • Place the uncooked spaghetti directly into the sauce and gently press it into the sauce so that it's completely covered. If necessary, add a splash more water.
  • Place the dish in the oven and bake for about 30 minutes. Give it a stir every 10 minutes so the spaghetti cooks evenly. If you notice your dish is drying out, add a water or broth judiciously.
  • Optionally, sprinkle the shredded cheese over the spaghetti and bake for another 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, golden, and bubbling.
  • Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped fresh herbs before serving.