Baked Spaghetti

 

 

Prep: 15 min

Ready: 55 min

Servings 3-4

 

I’m still in the process of cleaning out our cupboards, refrigerator, and freezer during this COVID-19 pandemic and have decided to make baked spaghetti. I have been trying to eat more pasta to carbo-load for more endurance when I bicycle which is my form of exercise in the warmer months. I have made this recipe at least six times or more during the winter and now into spring which is starting to feel like winter once again. We had snowflakes this morning. Crazy! I guess with crazy times in history come crazy times in weather.

This baked spaghetti is easy to make. If you have leftovers it tastes even better the second day.

Stay healthy and safe!

 

 

Ingredients

• 1 package (16 ounces) spaghetti

• 2 Tbs. butter

• 1 cup fresh mushrooms (I used baby Bella’s)

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 pound ground beef

• 1 jar (24 oz.) meatless spaghetti sauce

• 1/2 tsp. salt

• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, fresh

• 4 cups part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese

• Chopped fresh basil, optional

 

 

Directions

1. In a large stockpot, add 3 qt. water, 1 tsp. olive oil, and a half tsp. salt. Bring to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until the spaghetti is soft. Then drain and set aside.

2. While the water is boiling heat a skillet over medium heat. Then add the ground beef and onion. Cook until browned and the onion is soft. Add the garlic and mushrooms and cook an additional 5 minutes.

3. Add the spaghetti sauce to the pan and stir it all together. Cook for a couple of minutes.

4. In a large baking dish (I used a 14” x 9” oval oven cast iron), add the spaghetti noodles and top with the spaghetti sauce.

5. Spread the cheese on top.

6. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

6. Bake covered with tin foil for 35 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15-20 minutes longer or until the cheese becomes a golden brown.

7. Add fresh herbs as garnish. I like to use fresh basil or thyme. (optional)

 

 

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Baked Spaghetti

This is an easy to make baked spaghetti recipe.

Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 package spaghetti
  • 2 Tbs. butter
  • 1 cup fresh mushrooms I used baby bella
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 Lb. ground beef
  • 1 jar meatless spaghetti sauce
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 4 cups mozzarella cheese part-skim
  • basil chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large stockpot, add 3 qt. water, 1 tsp. olive oil, and a half tsp. salt. Bring to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until the spaghetti is soft. Then drain and set aside.

  2. While the water is boiling heat a skillet over medium heat. Then add the ground beef and onion. Cook until browned and the onion is soft. Add the garlic and mushrooms and cook an additional 5 minutes.

  3. Add the spaghetti sauce to the pan and stir it all together. Cook for a couple of minutes.

  4. In a large baking dish (I used a 14” x 9” oval cast iron dish), add the spaghetti noodles and top with the spaghetti sauce.

  5. Spread the cheese on top.

  6. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

  7. Bake covered with tin foil for 35 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15-20 minutes longer or until the cheese becomes a golden brown.

  8. Add fresh herbs as garnish. I like to use fresh basil or thyme. (optional)

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