Baked Spaghetti With Sausage, Peppers, and Onions Recipe

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   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Oil a 3-quart baking dish.

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   In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the pasta to al dente according to package directions.

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   Drain and set aside.

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   In a large, deep frying pan over medium-high heat, cook the sausage until browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes.

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   Transfer to a cutting board; when cool enough to handle, cut the sausage into slices.

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   Discard all but 1 tablespoon fat from the frying pan.

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   Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and the peppers and onion to the pan.

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   Sprinkle with salt and cook, stirring, until tender and browned.

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   Scrape into a large mixing bowl and add the sausage.

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    Add the marinara sauce and stir to combine.

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    Add the pasta and half the Parmesan to the bowl and toss the entire mixture together.

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    Add half of the pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish.

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    Dollop evenly with half of the ricotta, then sprinkle with half of the Parmesan and half of the mozzarella.

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    Top with the remaining pasta mixture in an even layer, then top with the remaining ricotta and mozzarella.

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    Bake until warmed through and bubbly and the cheese is melted, about 1 hour.

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    Let rest for 5 minutes then serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.