Mom's Spaghetti Bake

40 mins
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Brown 1 pound of ground beef in a pan and drain any grease.
  2. 2Add 1 eight ounce can of tomato sauce, 1/2 cup of water, and 1 package of spaghetti sauce mix to the beef.
  3. 3Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. 4Meanwhile, cook 1/2 pound of spaghetti broken into thirds according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  5. 5In another pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
  6. 6Whisk in 2 tablespoons of flour and cook for 2 minutes.
  7. 7Gradually add 1 cup of evaporated milk and 1/2 cup of water, whisking constantly.
  8. 8Reduce heat to low and gradually add 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup of grated parmesan cheese.
  9. 9Cook until all cheese is melted.
  10. 10In a 9x13 casserole dish, layer half of the spaghetti, half of the meat mixture, all of the cheese sauce, the remaining spaghetti, and the remaining meat mixture.
  11. 11Top with 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
  12. 12Bake in a 375°F oven for 20 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 8 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 1 package spaghetti sauce mix
  • 0.5 pound spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 0.25 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Equipment

pan9x13 casserole dishwhisk