SPAGHETTI BAKE
This is a lasagna alternative I found in an old issue of "Canadian Living". It was from an article spotlighting personal chefs and make-ahead dishes. Bake in two 9x9-inch dishes or one very large casserole. CHEF NOTE: After making this several times, I prefer to make the "topping" more cheesy. I reduce flour to 1/4 cup and reduce milk to 2 cups, increasing cheese to a generous 1 cups mozzarella cheese with another half cup or more sprinkled over top.
Provided by SharleneW
Categories Spaghetti
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large pot, cook sausage over medium-high heat, breaking up as it cooks with a spatula.
- Cook until it is no longer pink.
- Drain off fat.
- Add onions, garlic and basil and cook for another 5 minutes to soften onions.
- Add mushrooms and cook until liquid is evaporated, about 5 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, tomato paste and pepper; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until most of liquid is evaporated.
- Stir in spinach.
- Meanwhile, for topping: in saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in the flour and cook, whisking constantly for 1 minute.
- Whisk in the milk.
- Cook, whisking constantly for 12 to 15 minutes until sauce is thickened.
- Add mozzarella cheese, salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, for noodles: cook spaghetti in large pot of boiling salted water for 5 minutes or until tender but firm.
- Drain and add to MEAT sauce; toss to coat.
- Spread in 2 greased 8-inch square glass baking dishes (this is what original recipe says, but not adequate--try 2 9 x 13-inch pans instead); pour topping over and then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in 375F° oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 533.4, Fat 28.6, SaturatedFat 11.7, Cholesterol 66, Sodium 1218, Carbohydrate 42.9, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 7.9, Protein 27.1
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