Super delicious baked spaghetti!

A few weeks ago someone asked me if I had a recipe for baked spaghetti. Because we are an Italian food loving family, I have made it several times in the past but realized I had never written it down. So off I was on a task to actually create an official recipe for baked spaghetti. Just as I remembered, it was pretty simple and super tasty! A little confession, I really love this dish the next day too. The flavors seem to marry even more while spending the night in the fridge. Love a good meal that makes even better leftovers. 

So here you go!

Emily's Baked Spaghetti 

Gluten Free, Dairy Free 

Ingredients:

 16 oz gluten free spaghetti 

2 1/2 T olive oil , divided

3 cloves garlic

1 sweet onion

1 green bell pepper 

1/4 cup water

1 pound hot Italian turkey sausage

1 Jar 28 0z Crushed tomatoes (always check canned products for gluten)

1 T Italian Seasoning

Salt and Pepper to taste

1 cup dairy free almond cheese, shredded 

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 375°.

First step is to get your pasta cooking. Simply cook the pasta according to package directions and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.

While your pasta is cooking, chop up your onion, pepper, and garlic.

Remove the casings from your sausage. Using a knife, slice the casing on the sausage lengthwise. 

The casing should easily separate.

Heat 1 1/2 Toil over medium heat.

Toss in your garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.

Add in your onions and peppers. 

Cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender.

Add the water and continue cooking until your veggies are tender (7-8 minutes).

Toss in your sausage. 

Using a wooden spoon, break up your sausage and cook until not longer pink.

Stir in tomatoes, italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

Add in your pasta and stir until well combined.

Add your remaining tablespoon of olive oil to a medium casserole dish.

Spoon in half of your pasta mixture into your casserole dish.

Top 1/2 cup of "cheese" over your pasta.

Repeat the layering with the remaining pasta and cheese. 

Loosely cover the pasta with aluminum foil, careful not to let the foil touch the cheese.

Bake for 20 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted. 

Hope you love it! 

Thanks Y'all!

-Wise Wife