SOUTHWEST SPAGHETTI

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Spaghetti with a twist! Not your traditional Italian-seasoned spaghetti, but a blend of southwest spices adds a unique flavor to this casserole.

Provided by PJ Rodgers

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 teaspoons butter
1 pound bulk sausage
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 pound spaghetti
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter.
  • Cook the sausage with the onion, green bell pepper, and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking the sausage into small pieces with the back of a wooden spoon as it cooks, until no longer pink, 7 to 10 minutes. Season with the oregano, chili powder, and cumin; allow to simmer another 5 minutes. Pour the tomato sauce into the mixture; simmer another 10 minutes.
  • While the mixture simmers, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil; cook the spaghetti at a boil until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain and return pasta to the pot.
  • Whisk the eggs with the milk; add to the pot with the drained pasta and toss to coat. Transfer the pasta into the prepared baking dish; top with the sausage mixture. Scatter the Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses over the top of the pasta and sauce. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cheeses have melted and the casserole is bubbly, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551.4 calories, Carbohydrate 54.5 g, Cholesterol 111.5 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 26.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 1272.7 mg, Sugar 9 g

Sphelo Sphe
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This recipe was delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. It's definitely a keeper.


Nonhle Petela majola
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This recipe was a great starting point, but I made a few changes to suit my taste. I added more vegetables and used a different type of cheese.


Danger Killer
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more spices next time.


Ahshakib
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I love this recipe! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.


Boby Brand
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I would definitely make it again.


dorothy mczeal
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Bd Media
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's just my personal preference. Otherwise, it was a great recipe and I would definitely make it again with less chili powder.


Lovey James
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This recipe was easy to make and the results were delicious. I love the combination of the spices and the vegetables. I will definitely be making this again.


Lizzie Gutierrez
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I followed the recipe exactly and the results were amazing. The sauce was flavorful and creamy, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Asmaa Ghareb
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The spices were perfectly balanced and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Praise Nengi
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I wasn't sure what to expect with this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors were complex and interesting. I would definitely make this again.


Tyler Hawk
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I love the combination of flavors. I served it with a side of cilantro lime rice and it was perfect.


chiadikobi mbam
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of the spices, cheese, and veggies is perfect. I like to add a bit of extra heat with some cayenne pepper.


Love Ghale
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This recipe was a hit! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy and quick to make. I will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of weeknight meals.