Mom's Spaghetti Bake

40 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Brown the ground beef in a pan and drain any excess grease.
  2. 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.
  3. 3Stir the ingredients, switch the heat to low, and let it simmer for 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. 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.
  5. 5In another pot, melt two tablespoons of butter.
  6. 6Whisk in two tablespoons of flour and cook for two minutes.
  7. 7Gradually add one cup of evaporated milk and half a cup of water, whisking until combined.
  8. 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.
  9. 9To assemble, add half of the spaghetti to a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  10. 10Add half of the meat mixture on top of the spaghetti.
  11. 11Pour all of the cheese sauce mixture over the meat.
  12. 12Add the remaining spaghetti on top of the cheese sauce.
  13. 13Add the rest of the meat mixture on top of the spaghetti.
  14. 14Finish by topping with one cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
  15. 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.