Rotini pasta is tossed with Italian sausage meatballs, spaghetti sauce, and mozzarella cheese then baked to cheesy perfection. A delicious spin on spaghetti night!
We’re putting a little spin on spaghetti night! This recipe is an easy and unique way to make spaghetti and meatballs without a ton of ingredients. The Italian sausage meatballs add a ton of flavor that the entire family is going to love. My kids beg for more when they eat this!
My favorite part of this dish is the baked cheesiness that goes on top. I love the flavor and texture of pasta that’s been baking in the oven under a pile of cheese. I can’t even type that without drooling!
Baked Italian Sausage Rotini
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp. minced garlic
- 1 lb uncooked ground Italian sausage
- 1 lb box rotini pasta
- 1 24oz can or bottle spaghetti sauce
- 2 c. mozzarella cheese grated and divided
Instructions
- Prepare meatballs by rolling uncooked sausage into 3/4 - 1 inch balls. Place garlic and olive oil in a large saute pan and cook for one minute. Add meatballs and cook till browned.
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water. Strain and rinse the pasta then place in a large bowl; add meatballs. Pour spaghetti sauce and 1 cup cheese directly over the pasta and meatballs. Stir together well.
- Pour pasta mixture into a greased 9x13 baking pan. Cover with aluminum foil and bake 375° for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and top with last cup of cheese. Bake uncovered 5 more minutes, or until cheese is melted. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe adapted from Favorite Family Recipes
I hope you love this recipe as much as we do!
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Alli
Alli is the food blogger and photographer behind Cupcake Diaries. Nestled in Northern Utah with her three young boys, hubby, and a full pantry, she loves baking all kinds of treats as well as quick and easy meals for her family. She also loves throwing parties and sharing the details on her blog. What started out as sharing a few recipes with family members here and there soon turned into a full-functioning recipe blog with readers from all around the world. Alli is a full-time mom and piano teacher who enjoys music, holidays, and spending time with her family.
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