Awesome and Easy Spaghetti Casserole

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 0
Delicious and Easy Spaghetti Casserole recipe
in Pasta

Prep

15 min

Cook

55 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 garlic clove
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
2 cans tomato sauce
1 package spaghetti noodles
3 ounces cream cheese
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1/2 lb grated cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
607
Sugar
8g
Fat
36g
Spaghetti Casserole is a classic American dish that is loved by many. It's a cheesy, meaty, and saucy pasta bake that can feed a crowd. It's made with spaghetti noodles, a meaty tomato sauce, and a creamy cheese layer on top. This casserole is perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks, and it's easy to customize by adding vegetables or spices.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2.Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, cook until tender about 3 minutes.
3.Stir in the sugar, salt, pepper, and ground beef. Cook until beef is no longer pink, about 10 minutes.
4.Mix in the tomato sauce. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5.While the sauce is simmering, cook the spaghetti noodles according to package directions.
6.In a separate bowl mix together cream cheese and sour cream until well combined.
7.Place spaghetti noodles in a 9x13 inch baking dish and spread the cream cheese mixture over the noodles. Pour on the meat sauce, then top with grated cheese.
8.Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

PROS

This Spaghetti Casserole is a one-dish wonder that is perfect for those busy days.

It’s also a great make-ahead meal that can be refrigerated for up to 2 days before baking.

It’s delicious, hearty, and a crowd-pleaser.

CONS

This dish is high in calories and fat because of the cheese and the ground beef.

To make it healthier, you could use a leaner meat or less cheese or both.

Also, it’s not suitable for people with lactose intolerance.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is a good source of protein, and it also contains some vitamins and minerals like vitamin B, iron, and calcium.
The tomato sauce is rich in lycopene, an antioxidant that may help reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease.

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