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Cheesy Baked Spaghetti
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large skillet, add ground beef and season with 1 teaspoon All purpose seasoning blend. Cook over medium high heat, until no longer pink. Break meat into crumbles.
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Add tomato sauce, garlic, remaining teaspoon of All Purpose Seasoning Blend and Italian seasoning; simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
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Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine onions, cream cheese, sour cream and Parmesan cheese; set aside.
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Spray a 3 quart baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Place 1/3 of the cooked spaghetti in the dish; spoon 1/3 of the cheese mixture over the noodles and top with 1/3 of the meat sauce mixture. Repeat these layers two more times.
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Top with grated cheddar cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Brown the Meat Properly 🥘Cook ground beef in batches over medium-high heat without stirring for 2-3 minutes to develop a flavorful crust, then break apart—this creates deeper caramelization than constant stirring.
- Cream Cheese Creates Silky Sauce 🧈Add cream cheese to the warm tomato sauce off heat and stir until smooth—this prevents lumping and creates an impossibly creamy, luxurious texture without curdling.
- Don't Fully Cook the Pasta 🍝Cook spaghetti to just under al dente (about 1 minute less than package directions) since it continues cooking in the oven and will become mushy if fully cooked beforehand.
- Layer Cheese Strategically 🧀Reserve the best cheddar and Parmesan for the top layer and sprinkle it in the final 5 minutes of baking to achieve a golden, melted crust while keeping lower layers creamy.
- Make-Ahead Freezing Hack ❄️Assemble the dish without baking, cover tightly, and freeze for up to 3 months—thaw overnight in the fridge and add 10-15 extra minutes to baking time for perfect results.
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Low Sugar
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