Baked Spaghetti Creamy Cheesy Beef (Printer-Friendly Version)
Layers of creamy spaghetti, seasoned beef, and gooey cheese make this a hit for any cozy family dinner.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Pasta Base
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340 grams dried spaghetti noodles
→ Meat Sauce
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450 grams lean ground beef
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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900-1100 millilitres spaghetti sauce
→ Creamy Coating
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225 grams cream cheese, softened
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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0.5 teaspoon dried basil
→ Cheese Topping
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60 grams shredded Parmesan cheese
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115 grams shredded mozzarella cheese
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 -
Preheat oven to 175°C. Coat a 23x33 cm baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and garlic until beef is browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat. Stir in spaghetti sauce and remove from heat.
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In a large pot of boiling water, cook spaghetti noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well.
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Return drained spaghetti to the pot. Add cream cheese, Italian seasoning, and dried basil. Stir until the cream cheese has fully melted and noodles are coated.
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Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of the prepared dish. Distribute the cream cheese-coated spaghetti evenly over the sauce. Top with remaining meat sauce. Sprinkle Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses evenly over the surface.
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Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes or until the surface is hot and bubbly.
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Allow the casserole to stand for 10 minutes after baking. Cut into portions and serve.
# Handy Cooking Tips:
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For extra sauciness, use 1.5 jars of spaghetti sauce. This dish reheats well and can be prepared ahead.
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You may halve all ingredients and bake in a 20x20 cm square dish to yield a smaller batch.