Oven-Baked Spaghetti with Sausage, Spinach, and Ricotta

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A comforting baked pasta layered with Italian sausage, fresh spinach, and creamy ricotta cheese baked to golden perfection. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs spaghetti, Italian sausage, fresh spinach for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 6 Italian cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook 12 oz spaghetti for 8 minutes until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 lb Italian sausage and cook for 6-7 minutes, breaking into small pieces, until browned and cooked through.
  3. Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves, 5 oz chopped fresh spinach, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until spinach is wilted and fragrant.
  4. Step 4: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked spaghetti, sausage-spinach mixture, 3 cups marinara sauce, and 1 cup ricotta cheese. Mix gently to distribute ingredients evenly.
  5. Step 5: Transfer the pasta mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
  6. Step 6: Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden around the edges. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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