SPAGHETTI BAKE WITH MEAT SAUCE & 3 CHEESES

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I made this this week and we all liked it. It's from The Big Book of Casseroles by Maryana Vollstedt. I substituted ground chicken for the beef,used linquini, and upped the herbs to a half teaspoon each.The pasta absorbs the sauce while baking so it is really tasty.

Provided by HEP MEP

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb lean ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 minced garlic cloves
1 -2 teaspoon vegetable oil (optional)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) crushed tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or dried)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
fresh ground pepper
8 ounces spaghetti (or linguine)
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to *350.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, saute meat, onion, mushrooms and garlic ( I added the mushrooms later with the sauce) until meat is no longer pink and veggies are tender.Add oil if needed.
  • Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, parsley, and seasonings. Simmer, uncovered, until slightly thinckened - about 15 minutes.
  • Combine meat sauce and spaghetti in a 4 quart casserole dish lightly coated with cooking spray or oil and mix thoroughly.
  • Top with cheeses.
  • Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 50 to 55 minutes. Let stand ten minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.9, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 70.1, Sodium 776.4, Carbohydrate 39, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 6.2, Protein 28.6

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