three cheese baked spaghettios

Recipe by
Amy H.
Detroit, MI

Fun Fact: The original Spaghetti-O's hit the store shelves in the year 1965 and were made by the Campbells company. They were advertaised as a way for kids to eat spaghetti without the mess they make. To this day, Spaghetti-O's remain one of the best selling canned foods in America!

yield 6 -8
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For three cheese baked spaghettios

  • 1 box
    (16 oz.) ring pasta
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 3/4-1 lb
    turkey italian sausage
  • 1 md
    onion, finely diced
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1/2 lg
    red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 can
    mushrooms, drained
  • 2 can
    (15 oz.) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can
    (6 oz.) tomato paste
  • 1/3 c
    red wine
  • 2 tsp
    dried basil
  • 2 tsp
    dried parsley
  • 2 tsp
    dried oregano
  • 2 c
    cottage cheese
  • 1 c
    shredded parmesan cheese
  • 2 c
    shredded mozzarella cheese
  • salt & pepper to taste

How To Make three cheese baked spaghettios

  • 1
    Cook Pasta Rings in boiling water according to package directions. Drain and rinse.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, In a large deep skillet, coat the bottom with olive oil and add the Italian sausage, onion, red pepper, mushrooms and garlic, breaking up the Italian sausage with a large spoon. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • 3
    Add the red wine, crushed tomato and the tomato paste, basil, parsley, and oregano. Blend well. Simmer while the pasta finishes cooking.
  • 4
    Mix together the ring pasta and tomato mixture, the parmesan cheese, and cottage cheese until well combined.
  • 5
    Spread pasta mixture into a 9x13 glass casserole.
  • 6
    Now top with the shredded mozzarella and loosely cover with aluminum foil.
  • 7
    Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes covered, then remove foil and bake 10 minutes more, uncovered.
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