SPAGHETTI AL FORMAGGIO

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Once you try this, you will not want to go back to spaghetti sauce from a jar! It is simple enough for a family dinner yet classy enough for special occasions. Whatever the event, if you enjoy Italian food, you will love this recipe.

Provided by Tonya Swafford

Categories     Beef

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb ground beef
1/2 pkg cream cheese (cubed)
4 whole mushrooms, chopped
2 green onions, finely chopped
2 clove garlic, minced
2 tsp salt, or to taste
1 Tbsp italian seasoning
1 can(s) (29 oz) tomato puree
1 pkg uncooked pasta (spaghetti, thin spaghetti, or angel hair)

Steps:

  • 1. Cook pasta as directed on package.
  • 2. In a medium skillet (I use cast iron), brown the beef.
  • 3. Add the garlic, onion, mushrooms, salt, and Italian seasoning. Saute on high heat between 5-10 minutes.
  • 4. Reduce heat to medium and add the cubed cream cheese. Stir frequently until cream cheese is melted. Keep heat on medium and allow the cheese and meat to cook together for about 5 minutes.
  • 5. Add tomato puree. Stir until the tomato is well mixed with the cheese/meat mix. After the sauce is well mixed and well heated, cover and allow to cook at medium temperature for an additional 10-15 minutes. At this point, you do not have to stir constantly, just enough to ensure the sauce and/or meat is not sticking. *Please remember: Many sauces, like marinara sauce, typically pop and splatter during cooking, so be careful not to get burned *
  • 6. Reduce heat to low or simmer, and allow to cook an additional 10-15 minutes, still covered.
  • 7. Pour over pasta and top with fresh Parmesan cheese. Don't forget the garlic bread! Enjoy.

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