Saucy Southern Baked Spaghetti | Cooking Professionally

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
• 1 pound Italian sausage
• seasoned salt, to taste
• black pepper, to taste
• 1 cup onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup green peppers, chopped
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
• 1 (29-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons red wine
• 1/4 cup chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 15 ounces ricotta cheese
• 1 large egg
• 1 1/2 teaspoons basil, chopped
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 16 ounces spaghetti
• 3-4 cups mozzarella cheese or Italian blend cheese, shredded
• parsley, to taste, for garnish