layered spaghetti casserole

Lebanon, PA
Updated on Dec 16, 2013

This recipe from Mr. Food sounded so good, I bought the ingredients on my lunch break so I could start making it as soon as I got home. It passed the fussy teenager test!

prep time 5 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 26 ounces jar pasta sauce with mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 12 ounces can evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided

How To Make layered spaghetti casserole

  • Step 1
    Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain.
  • Step 2
    Meanwhile, cook beef and onion in a skillet over medium-heat, stirring until beef crumbles and is no longer pink; drain. Combine pasta, meat mixture, and pasta sauce in a large bowl, toss to combine. Set aside.
  • Step 3
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour; cook 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk; cook 5 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
  • Step 4
    Pour half of spaghetti mixture into a lightly greased 7 x 11 inch baking dish; pour cheese sauce over spaghetti. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheddar cheese. Top with remaining spaghetti mixture, and sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese. Bake at 15 minutes or until cheese melts.

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Category: Beef
Category: Pasta
Category: Casseroles
Culture: Italian
Ingredient: Pasta
Method: Stove Top

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