Mom's Spaghetti Bake
Directions
- 1Brown the ground beef in a pan and drain any excess grease.
- 2Add an 8-ounce can of tomato sauce, half a cup of water, and one package of spaghetti sauce mix to the pan with the ground beef.
- 3Stir the ingredients, switch the heat to low, and let it simmer for 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
- 4While the meat sauce is simmering, cook half a pound of spaghetti by breaking it into thirds and boiling it according to package directions. Then drain and set aside.
- 5In another pot, melt two tablespoons of butter.
- 6Whisk in two tablespoons of flour and cook for two minutes.
- 7Gradually add one cup of evaporated milk and half a cup of water, whisking until combined.
- 8Switch the heat to low and gradually add one cup of shredded cheddar cheese and a quarter cup of grated Parmesan cheese, cooking until all the cheese is melted.
- 9To assemble, add half of the spaghetti to a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
- 10Add half of the meat mixture on top of the spaghetti.
- 11Pour all of the cheese sauce mixture over the meat.
- 12Add the remaining spaghetti on top of the cheese sauce.
- 13Add the rest of the meat mixture on top of the spaghetti.
- 14Finish by topping with one cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- 15Bake in a 375°F oven for 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 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
panpotwhisk9x13-inch casserole dish
Tips
- This recipe is a nostalgic family favorite that is perfect for special occasions or weeknight dinners.
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