Spaghetti Casserole with Andouille Sausage

Step 1

Pre heat oven to 375 degrees.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook spaghetti 9 minutes. We will finish cooking it in the oven.

Step 3

Mix seasonings and set aside.

Step 4

In a large soup pot heated over medium heat add 2 tablespoon of olive oil, add onion, bell pepper, and celery. Saute for about 5 minutes, add garlic and cook 1 minute more. Add ground turkey and andouille sausage and break apart. Season with 1 tablespoons of seasoning blend and cook until browned about 15 minutes.

Step 5

Add tomato paste and mix well, cook for 5 more minutes. Season with 1 tablespoon more of spice blend and mix well. Add tomato sauce and chicken broth, season with remaining seasoning blend and mix well.

Step 6

Lower heat to medium-low and cook uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Add chopped parsley and mix well and allow sauce to cook about 15 more minutes. Add 1/2 cup of parmigiano reggiano and mix well. Stir in cooked spaghetti.

Step 8

Transfer mixture to a greased 13X9 inch casserole dish. Dot the top with mozzarella cheese, cover with sharp/jack cheese mixture and bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes covered with foil.

Step 9

Remove foil and broil for about 5 minutes. Remove from oven, allow to cool 10 minutes. Serve with garlic bread.