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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 Your Meat Properly 🍖Cook ground beef in batches over medium-high heat without crowding the pan to develop a flavorful crust, then drain excess fat before mixing with sauce to prevent a greasy final dish.
- Combine Cheeses Strategically 🧀Mix the softer cheeses (cheddar and cream cheese) into the sauce while warm for smooth melting, then reserve shredded cheddar and Parmesan for the top layer to achieve a golden, crispy crust.
- Undercook Your Pasta Slightly 🍝Cook spaghetti one minute less than package directions (al dente) since it will continue cooking in the oven, preventing mushy, overcooked pasta in the final baked dish.
- Don't Skip the Sour Cream Layer 🥄Mix sour cream with cream cheese before combining into the sauce to prevent curdling from high heat and to create a creamy, stable texture throughout the bake.
- Let It Rest Before Serving ⏱️Allow the baked spaghetti to rest for 5-10 minutes after removing from the oven so the cheese sets slightly and the dish becomes easier to portion without falling apart.
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Low Sugar
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