Spinach and Sausage Oven Baked Spaghetti
Spinach and Sausage Oven Baked Spaghetti
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 hot Italian sausages, casing removed
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 tbs dried basil
- 3 bay leaves
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- ½ can tomato paste
- ½ cup water
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 240g whole wheat spaghetti
- 120g grated mozzarella
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees Farenheit.
- 2
In a large saucepan, cook the sausage meat over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until it loses its pink color. Remove excess fat, add the mushrooms, onion, garlic, basil, pepper, bay leaves and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until all liquid has evaporated.
5 min - 3
Add tomatoes, water and tomato paste. Bring to a boil then lower heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until almost all liquid has evaporated. Add spinach and stir.
15 min - 4
Meanwhile, bring salted water to a boil in a large saucepan and cook spaghetti until slightly undercooked. Drain well and add to the sauce. Stir to coat well.
- 5
Transfer onto a baking dish and sprinkle cheese on top. Cook in the oven for 20 minutes then switch to broil and broil for 2-3 minutes, until cheese starts to bubble and turns golden.
20 min - 6
Serve immediately
