6 Classic Pasta Recipes

Italian Sausage Spaghetti(5 of 6)

Ingredients

• 2 Italian sausage links (remove casings)
• Ground beef, 1 lb
• 1 medium-sized yellow onion (chopped)
• Olive oil, 1 tbsp
• Garlic (chopped), 2 tsp
• Spaghetti (cooked), 1 pkg.
• Whole peeled tomatoes, 1 can
• Salt, 1 tsp
• Basil (dried), 1 tsp
• Ground black pepper, ¼ tsp
• Fresh oregano (chopped), ¼ cup
• 1 bay leaf
• Parmesan cheese (grated), ½ cup
• Tomato sauce, 1 can

Preparation

1. Slice sausages lengthwise leaving them intact from one end. Spread and place in a skillet over low-med heat. Cook for 15 minutes at low-med heat. Flip once and cook on the other side until browned and thoroughly cooked. When done, remove and set aside.
2. In skillet, heat oil and add ground beef. Add onion and garlic and stir together. Cook for 10 minutes over low-med heat and continue stirring. When the beef is browned and onion is tender, drain all the excess liquid but 2 tablespoon.
3. Stir in tomato sauce, tomatoes, basil, black pepper, salt, bay leaf, and oregano. Simmer at low heat for 1 hour, keeping the skillet uncovered. Stir occasionally and let the flavors blend nicely.
4. Remove bay leaf.
5. Set the oven to preheat setting at 350 degrees F.
6. Mix sauce and combine it with the cooked pasta.
7. Place servings of hot pasta and sauce in oven-safe placed. Place sausage on top and cover with parmesan cheese. Place the place in the oven for 10 minutes and let the cheese melt completely.
8. When done, remove from the oven and let cool. Serve warm and enjoy!