Spaghetti & Sausage Nests
Spaghetti & Sausage Nests
This recipe featuring Johnsonville New Orleans Spicy Smoked Sausage Links gives traditional spaghetti a unique twist that kids will love!
Ingredients
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1
package
(14 ounces) JOHNSONVILLE New Orleans Spicy Smoked Sausage Links, cut into 3/4-inch coin-slice pieces
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1/2
pound
spaghetti, broken in half
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1
egg
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1/4
cup
grated Parmesan cheese
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1/4
cup
shredded mozzarella cheese
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1-3/4
cup
marinara sauce, divided
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1
tablespoon
chopped fresh basil, to garnish
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Parmesan cheese, to garnish
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Directions
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Preheat oven to 400°F.
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Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Rinse with cool water and drain.
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In a bowl, combine the egg, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup marinara sauce and spaghetti.
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Grease a nonstick muffin pan. Use tongs to fill muffin cups with spaghetti mixture. Make an indentation in center of each cup; creating a nest.
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Bake for 13-15 minutes or until set.
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In a deep skillet, heat sausage pieces over medium heat for 3-4 minutes. Carefully add remaining marinara sauce; simmer until heated through.
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Carefully remove baked spaghetti nests from muffin pan and place on a serving platter. Top each nest with 2-3 sausage pieces. Spoon marinara sauce over top of sausage.
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Sprinkle with basil and Parmesan cheese.