Cheesy Baked Italian Sausage in Marinara
Spicy Italian sausage links are stuffed with melted string cheese and baked in rich marinara sauce—a simple, cheesy weeknight dinner that comes together in minutes.
Spicy Italian sausage links are stuffed with melted string cheese and baked in rich marinara sauce—a simple, cheesy weeknight dinner that comes together in minutes.
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Carefully slice each Italian sausage link lengthwise down the middle, being careful not to cut all the way through.
Stuff one string cheese stick into the slit of each sausage.
Arrange the stuffed sausages in a single layer in a baking dish.
Sprinkle the sausages with garlic seasoning.
Pour the marinara sauce over the sausages, spreading it with a spoon to ensure they are fully covered.
Sprinkle Italian seasoning over the top of the sauce.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the sausage is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Let cool slightly before serving.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a 325°F oven or skillet until warmed through.
Yes. Mild sausage works well; adjust garlic seasoning and Italian seasoning to taste if you prefer more flavor depth.
Slice each link lengthwise halfway through, being careful not to cut all the way through. Nestle a string cheese stick into the opening.
Yes. Stuff and arrange sausages in the baking dish with sauce up to 4 hours ahead, then bake when ready. Add 2–3 minutes to baking time if cold.
Pair with pasta, crusty bread, or a side salad to soak up the marinara sauce.
