Experience the ultimate comfort food fusion with Mom's Pizza Spaghetti—a hearty, cheesy casserole that combines the best of your favorite Italian classics. This crowd-pleasing dish features tender spaghetti tossed in a robust, herb-infused pizza sauce with savory Italian sausage, then layered with melty mozzarella and parmesan cheese, spicy pepperoni, and crisp vegetables like bell peppers and black olives. Baked to golden, bubbly perfection in just 35 minutes, it’s an easy, family-friendly recipe ideal for busy weeknights or casual entertaining. With flavors reminiscent of everyone’s favorite pizza, this baked spaghetti masterpiece will have everyone coming back for seconds. Serve it hot from the oven and watch the smiles around the table!
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground Italian sausage until browned and fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes. Use a wooden spoon to break it into small pieces as it cooks.
Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the sausage. Cook until the onion is softened and translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
Stir in the pizza sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5-7 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Remove from heat.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked spaghetti with the pizza sauce mixture, tossing to coat the noodles evenly.
Transfer the spaghetti mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the spaghetti mixture, followed by the grated parmesan cheese.
Layer the pepperoni slices on top of the cheese, then scatter the black olives and diced green bell peppers over the pepperoni.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Serve hot and enjoy the delicious combination of pizza and spaghetti!
Serving size | 1803.1 grams (1803.1g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 3554 |
Total Fat 271.10g | 348% |
Saturated Fat 109.40g | 547% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.10g | |
Cholesterol 688mg | 229% |
Sodium 14682mg | 638% |
Total Carbohydrate 114.80g | 42% |
Dietary Fiber 29.40g | 105% |
Total Sugars 52.30g | |
Protein 183.90g | 368% |
Vitamin D 59IU | 295% |
Calcium 2928mg | 225% |
Iron 26mg | 143% |
Potassium 6008mg | 128% |
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