Cheesy Spaghetti Bake Brunch Bake
Baked cheesy spaghetti casserole with eggs, sausage, and marinara for an easy make ahead brunch
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INGREDIENTS
Pasta
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 tbsp salt for pasta water
- 1 tbsp olive oil.
Sauce and Filling
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 cup yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper.
Egg Mixture
- 6 large eggs
- 1.5 cups whole milk
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ tsp paprika.
Cheese Topping
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
Optional Garnish
- fresh parsley for garnish
- red pepper flakes to taste.
INSTRUCTIONS
Prep and cook
- heat oven to 375 F and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish
- cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until just al dente then drain and toss with olive oil
- brown sausage in a skillet over medium heat then add onion and cook until softened and add garlic and cook briefly
- stir in marinara Italian seasoning salt and pepper and simmer 3 to 5 minutes then remove from heat.
Assemble and bake
- whisk eggs milk Parmesan and paprika until smooth
- combine cooked spaghetti with the sausage marinara mixture then spread evenly in the baking dish
- pour egg mixture evenly over the pasta and gently toss and level so the custard can settle through
- top with mozzarella and cheddar
- bake until the center is set and the cheese is melted and lightly browned 30 to 35 minutes
- rest 10 minutes then slice and serve with parsley and red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
1. Use ground beef or turkey instead of sausage. Swap marinara with meat sauce or vodka sauce for a richer bake. For make ahead assemble cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours then bake adding 5 to 10 minutes. For a firmer slice undercook pasta slightly and rest before cutting
Nutrition
Calories: 520kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 25g