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spaghetti bake

A delicious baked spaghetti dish with rich sauce, melted cheese, and flavorful ingredients, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 0.5 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.5 tablespoon dried basil
  • 2 cups white mushrooms, sliced
  • 28 oz diced tomatoes
  • 5.5 oz tomato paste
  • 0.25 tsp pepper
  • 3 cups baby spinach, chopped
  • 6 oz spaghetti
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups milk
  • 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 0.125 tsp salt
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add chopped onion, garlic, and dried basil to the beef. Cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in sliced mushrooms and cook for another 5 minutes.
  5. Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  6. Stir in chopped spinach and remove from heat.
  7. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  8. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
  9. Gradually whisk in milk. Cook until sauce thickens, about 5-10 minutes.
  10. Stir in 1 cup mozzarella cheese and salt into the sauce.
  11. Combine cooked spaghetti with meat sauce. Mix well.
  12. Spread the mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour cheese sauce over top. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  13. Bake for 30 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.

Notes

This spaghetti bake combines rich flavors with a cheesy crust, making it a hearty and satisfying meal.