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Welcome back to Smokin and Grillin Wit AB , we’re about to embark on a flavor-packed adventure with The Best Spaghetti Bake ever. Trust me; you won’t want to miss out on this dinner delight that’s about to become a staple in your recipe repertoire.
Ingredients
- 16 oz. uncooked Spaghetti
- 1/4 cup Butter
- 1 lb. Ground Beef
- 1 lb. Mild Italian Sausage
- 1 medium Yellow Onion, diced
- 28 oz. Crushed Tomatoes
- 15 oz. Tomato Sauce
- 2-3 tbsp. Italian Seasoning
- 1 tsp. minced Garlic
- 1 tsp. Salt
- 1/2 tsp. Black Pepper
- 8 oz. Cream Cheese, room temperature
- 8 oz. small Cottage Cheese
- 8 oz. Sour Cream
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 3 tsp. dried Parsley
- 1/4 tsp. Salt
- 2 cups shredded Mozzarella Cheese
Instructions
Setting the Stage:
Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F. It’s time to prepare for a symphony of aromas that will soon fill your kitchen.
Pasta Perfection:
Cook the spaghetti al dente, drain, and toss it with a luxurious touch of butter. This sets the stage for a smooth and savory experience.
Meaty Crescendo:
In a Dutch oven, let the ground beef and mild Italian sausage dance together until browned. Add the diced onions and let them waltz into a caramelized perfection.
Saucy Serenade:
Pour in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, i minced my garlic with the Garlic Press Mincer, salt, and black pepper. Let this flavorful medley simmer, creating a crescendo of taste that will leave your taste buds singing.
Creamy Interlude:
In a separate bowl, blend the cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, shredded Parmesan, dried parsley, and salt. This creamy concoction adds a smooth interlude to our symphony of flavors.
Harmony of Layers:
Layer the cooked spaghetti in a casserole dish, followed by the meat and cheese sauce. Crown this creation with a generous sprinkle of shredded mozzarella and a touch of dried parsley.
Baking Crescendo:
Bake the masterpiece in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until the cheese achieves a golden crescendo and There you have it The Best Spaghetti Bake that combines the warmth of home-cooked goodness with a melody of flavors that will leave you wanting an encore.
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Amazing Spaghetti Bake
Ingredients
- 16 oz Spaghetti Noodles
- 1/4 cup Butter
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 lb Mild Italian Sausage
- 1 Medium Yellow Onion Diced
- 28 oz Crushed Tomatoes
- 15 oz Tomato Sauce
- 2-3 tbsp Italian Seasoning
- 1 tsp Minced Garlic
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 8 oz Cream Cheese Room Temperature
- 8 oz Small Cottage Cheese
- 8 oz Sour Cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese Shredded
- 3 tsp Dried Parsley
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 2 cup Mozzarella Cheese Shredded
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and toss with 1/4 cup of butter.
- In a Dutch oven, brown ground beef and Italian sausage over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook until softened.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, combine cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, shredded Parmesan, dried parsley, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Add the creamy cheese mixture to the meat sauce, stirring until well combined.
- Place a layer of the cooked spaghetti in a greased casserole dish.
- Pour the meat and cheese sauce over the spaghetti layer.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top, and finish with a sprinkle of dried parsley.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Allow the spaghetti bake to cool for a few minutes before serving.
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I made this dish for my family to enjoy at my aunts funeral! They enjoyed it. Nothing was left over! Thank you for this recipe! It is perfect!!!