# Mom's Spaghetti Bake

This is a classic spaghetti bake recipe that has been enjoyed for generations, featuring layers of pasta, a rich meat sauce, and creamy cheese.

- Total time: 40 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

1. Brown the ground beef in a pan and drain any excess grease.
2. Add 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. Stir the ingredients, switch the heat to low, and let it simmer for 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
4. While 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. In another pot, melt two tablespoons of butter.
6. Whisk in two tablespoons of flour and cook for two minutes.
7. Gradually add one cup of evaporated milk and half a cup of water, whisking until combined.
8. Switch 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. To assemble, add half of the spaghetti to a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
10. Add half of the meat mixture on top of the spaghetti.
11. Pour all of the cheese sauce mixture over the meat.
12. Add the remaining spaghetti on top of the cheese sauce.
13. Add the rest of the meat mixture on top of the spaghetti.
14. Finish by topping with one cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
15. Bake in a 375°F oven for 20 minutes.

## Equipment

- pan
- pot
- whisk
- 9x13-inch casserole dish

## Tips

- This recipe is a nostalgic family favorite that is perfect for special occasions or weeknight dinners.

## Source

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- Extracted: 2025-06-27

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