Ingredients
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For pasta:
- 1 16-ounce package of spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
For Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped (about 2 cups)
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 1/2 lbs sweet Italian sausage, crumbled
- 1 (24-ounce) jar arrabbiata sauce, preferably Rao’s
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
For Bechamel:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk, warmed
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Kosher salt and pepper
To Finish:
- 6 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9x13x2 casserole dish.
- Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Cook 1 16-ounce package of spaghetti according to the package instructions, typically about 9 to 12 minutes for al dente. Drain the pasta and add it to the prepared casserole dish.
- To the pasta, add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 cup parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 tablespoon freshly ground pepper, and 2 large eggs, beaten. Stir until well combined, then spread the pasta evenly in the bottom of the casserole dish.
- In a large sauté pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 chopped medium onion and 1 chopped green bell pepper. Cook until softened and onion becomes translucent, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add 1½ lbs sweet Italian sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add 1 jar arrabbiata sauce, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, and ½ teaspoon garlic salt. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat
- In a medium saucepan, melt ¼ cup unsalted butter, then sprinkle in ¼ cup all-purpose flour, whisking constantly. Whisk for another minute then slowly add 2 cups warmed whole milk, and whisk for 1 to 2 minutes until thickened – it should coat the back of a spoon. Off the heat, add ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper. Immediately spread bechamel over spaghetti noodles.
- Spread arriabatta/sausage mixture evenly over the bechamel and sprinkle with 6 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 40 minutes until the cheese melts and the sauce is bubbly.
- While pasta bakes, prepare the panko breadcrumbs: Melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a medium sauté pan, add 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, and stir for 1 to 2 minutes until panko is golden brown. Sprinkle with kosher salt and set aside.
- After removing the casserole from the oven, sprinkle with chopped parsley and toasted panko breadcrumbs. Allow to sit for 5 minutes, then slice and serve.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: dinner
- Cuisine: italian


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