Spaghetti Alfredo (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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16 ounces spaghetti noodles.
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1 stick butter.
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2 cups heavy whipping cream.
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3 cloves garlic, crushed.
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Salt and pepper to taste.
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1 cup grated parmesan cheese.
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1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed.
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24 ounces spaghetti sauce.
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese.
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
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Cook spaghetti in boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water before draining.
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Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook garlic 30 seconds. Add cream and cook until thickened. Remove from heat, season with salt and pepper. Stir in parmesan until melted.
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Toss cooked spaghetti with alfredo sauce. Spread in prepared baking dish.
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Brown Italian sausage in skillet, drain fat. Stir in spaghetti sauce.
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Spread meat sauce over pasta. Top with mozzarella cheese.
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Bake 25-30 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted. Optional: garnish with fresh basil or parsley.
# Notes:
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Can substitute ground turkey for lower calories.
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Can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking.
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Freezes well up to 3 months.
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Can be split into two 8x8 pans - one to bake, one to freeze.