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Cheesy Spaghetti Bake Recipe

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Spaghetti is a staple in many homes, ours included. Why? Because it tastes good and is easy to whip up on short notice! If your family loves spaghetti but is getting bored with the ‘norm’, there are ways to spruce this meal up! You could try this 3 Meat Million Dollar Spaghetti Recipe. It’s a great way to feed a crowd! Today, I’m sharing another spin on the classic spaghetti — we’ve got a Cheesy Spaghetti Bake Recipe for you!

Cheesy Spaghetti Bake Recipe.

Ingredients For This Cheesy Spaghetti Bake Recipe

  • 1 1/2 pounds spaghetti
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 12 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 spaghetti sauce seasoning packet
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1-2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • garlic salt and Italian seasoning for garnish

Instructions

  1. Brown the one pound ground beef over medium heat. (While optional, I do add 1 diced onion along with basic seasonings as I brown. — Onion salt, garlic salt, seasoning salt, and pepper.)
  2. Once done, add tomato sauce, 1/2 cup water, and spaghetti sauce seasoning packet to meat and stir. Simmer for 20 minutes. Set aside.
  3. While that’s simmering, break the spaghetti into thirds and cook the noodles according to package direction. (DO NOT OVER COOK!) Drain but do not rinse. Set aside.
  4. In a medium skillet, melt the 2 tablespoons butter over low.
  5. Add 2 tablespoons flour and whisk together.
  6. Gradually add the evaporated milk.
  7. Continuing over low heat, add 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese. Continue stirring until fully melted. Set aside.
  8. Spray a 9×13 cake pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  9. Layer 1/2 the spaghetti noodles. Top with 1/2 the meat mixture. Then all of the melted cheese mixture. On top of cheese mixture, do another layer of the remaining noodles. Then top with the remaining meat.
  10. Add an even layer of shredded mozzarella cheese over the top.
  11. Sprinkle with garlic salt and Italian seasoning.
  12. Bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes or until done.
  13. Once cheese is bubbly and starting to brown, remove from oven and let ‘set’ for 5 minutes.
  14. Then enjoy!

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Cheesy Spaghetti Bake Recipe.

Cheesy Spaghetti Bake

Yield: 8
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Additional Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

This spin on a classic brings cheesy goodness that can't be beat!

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds spaghetti noodles
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 12 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 spaghetti seasoning sauce packet
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • garlic salt + Italian seasoning for garnish

Instructions

  1. Brown the one pound ground beef over medium heat. (While optional, I do add 1 diced onion along with basic seasonings as I brown. -- Onion salt, garlic salt, seasoning salt, and pepper.)
  1. Once done, add tomato sauce, 1/2 cup water, and spaghetti sauce seasoning packet to meat and stir. Simmer for 20 minutes. Set aside.
  2. While that's simmering, break spaghetti into thirds and cook the noodles according to package direction. (DO NOT OVER COOK!) Drain but do not rinse. Set aside.
  3. In a medium skillet, melt the 2 tablespoons butter over low.
  4. Add 2 tablespoons flour and whisk together.
  5. Gradually add the evaporated milk.
  6. Continuing over low heat, add 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese. Continue stirring until fully melted. Set aside.
  7. Spray a 9x13 cake pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  8. Layer 1/2 the spaghetti noodles. Top with 1/2 the meat mixture. Then all of the melted cheese mixture. On top of cheese mixture, do another layer of the remaining noodles. Then top with the remaining meat.
  9. Add an even layer of shredded mozzarella cheese over the top.
  10. Sprinkle with garlic salt and Italian seasoning.
  11. Bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes or until done.
  12. Once cheese is bubbly and starting to brown, remove from oven and let 'set' for 5 minutes.
  13. Enjoy!

Notes

This recipe can feed a crowd! We feed 2 adults, 2 tweens, and 2 toddlers with over half a pan left! So it'll definitely feed 8 adults when served with sides.

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The Layers

Cheesy Spaghetti Bake Recipe.
Start by layering 1/2 the noodles and top with 1/2 the meat mixture.
Cheesy Spaghetti Bake Recipe.
Add ALL of the melted cheese mixture.
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Add remaining noodles.
Cheesy Spaghetti Bake Recipe.
Top with the remaining meat sauce mixture.
Cheesy Spaghetti Bake Recipe.
Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
Cheesy Spaghetti Bake Recipe.
Sprinkle with seasoning for garnish and taste.
Cheesy Spaghetti Bake Recipe.
Bake until the cheese is bubbly and starting to brown. YUM!

This recipe is great for feeding a crowd! When paired with sides, it can feed a lot of people! One pan, served with a side salad, carrots, and garlic bread as sides fed 2 adults, 2 tweens, 2 toddlers, and we have HALF left over!

Cheesy Spaghetti Bake Recipe.

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