Paula Deen Baked Spaghetti Recipe
Are you looking for a cozy meal? The Paula Deen Baked Spaghetti Recipe is perfect. It is warm, cheesy, and very filling.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Large skillet
- Colander
- 9x13 Baking Dish
- Wooden Spoon
- Measuring Cups
- Cheese Grater
Ingredients
- SPAGHETTI NOODLES 1 lb
- GROUND BEEF 1 lb
- medium ONION 1
- small GREEN BELL PEPPER 1
- GARLIC 2 cloves
- can DICED TOMATOES 1
- can TOMATO SAUCE 1
- ITALIAN SEASONING 1 tsp
- SHREDDED CHEDDAR CHEESE 2 cups
- MONTEREY JACK CHEESE 1 cup
- BUTTER 2 tbsp
- SALT 1 tsp
- BLACK PEPPER 1/2 tsp
Instructions
- Boil the Pasta. Cook the noodles in salty water. Keep them firm.
- Brown the Meat. Cook the beef in a hot skillet. Drain the fat.
- Sauté the Veggies. Add onions and peppers to the meat. Cook until soft.
- Make the Sauce. Stir in tomatoes and tomato paste. Let it simmer.
- Mix It Up. Combine the noodles with the meat sauce. Add butter.
- Layer the Dish. Put half the pasta in the pan. Add cheese.
- Repeat Layers. Add the rest of the pasta. Top with more cheese.
- Bake the Meal. Put it in the oven until bubbly. The cheese should melt.
Notes
➔ Do not overcook the pasta before baking it.
➔ Use full-fat cheese for the best melted texture.
➔ Let the dish rest before you slice it.
➔ Add a pinch of sugar to balance the tomatoes.
➔ Fresh garlic tastes better than the jarred kind.
➔ Grease your baking dish to prevent any sticking.