Baked Smoked Sausage Spaghetti Casserole

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• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1 (13 1/2ounce) package  Johnsonville Smoked Split Rope Sausage, sliced
• 1  lb spaghetti, cooked according to package directions
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  teaspoons olive oil
• 1  medium green bell pepper, diced
• 1 (8 ounce) package  sliced mushrooms
• 1⁄2 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  italian seasoning
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 3⁄4 cup water
• 1  cup basil leaves, coarsely chopped
• 1  cup  shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Directions

1. In a Dutch oven, over medium heat, cook sausage, onion and garlic in oil until onions are tender.
2. Add green pepper, mushrooms, salt and seasoning; continue to cook for 4 minutes.
3. Stir in tomatoes, water and basil.
4. Simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes.
5. Add prepared spaghetti to sauce; toss to coat evenly.
6. Spoon one-half of the pasta mixture into a greased 2-1/2 quart baking dish.
7. Sprinkle with one-half of the cheese.
8. Top with remaining pasta mixture and cheese.
9. Bake, covered, at 375ºF for 20-25 minutes.
10. Remove cover, bake 5 minutes longer.
11. Serve.