Baked Smoked Sausage Spaghetti Casserole

(Courtesy of Taste of Home)

Ingredients:
1 pkg. (13.5 oz.) smoked split rope sausage, sliced
1 lb. spaghetti, cooked according to package directions
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp. olive oil
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
1 pkg. (8 oz.) sliced mushrooms
1/2 tsp. seasoned salt
1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes
3/4 c. water
1 c. basil leaves, coarsely chopped
1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

Directions:
In a Dutch oven, over medium heat, cook sausage, onion and garlic in oil until onions are tender.

Add green pepper, mushrooms, salt and seasoning; continue to cook for 4 minutes.

Stir in tomatoes, water and basil.

Simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes.

Add prepared spaghetti to sauce; toss to coat evenly.  Spoon 1/2 of the pasta mixture into a greased 2 1/2 qt. baking dish.  Sprinkle with 1/2 of the cheese.  

Top with the remaining pasta mixture and cheese.

Bake, covered, at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

Remove cover, bake 5 minutes longer.