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This yummy spaghetti casserole will be requested again and again for potlucks and family gatherings. It's especially popular with my grandchildren, who just love all the cheese. —Louise Miller, Westminster, Maryland
Nutritional Facts 1-1/4 cups equals 526 calories, 24 g fat (13 g saturated fat), 127 mg cholesterol, 881 mg sodium, 45 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 31 g protein.
Originally published as Baked Spaghetti in Quick Cooking July/August 2005, p65
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Reviewed on May. 07, 2013 by dminkus
I just made this last night, with a few changes based on what I had on hand. First I sauteed the onions in olive oil and left out the ground beef because my husband doesn't care for meat in spaghetti sauce. I added fresh garlic to the onions a few minutes before they were done. I added seasoned salt to the egg mixture... next time I think I will add a little more. I used Tony's creole seasoning and a little bit of Mrs. Dash Table blend, because that was all I had. I used ricotta cheese instead of cottage because that was what I had on hand, and I used 1.5 jars of spaghetti sauce based on comments I read by other reviewers. It was definitely VERY moist and I think would be if you make it as is, but if you prefer a lot of tomato sauce and a little less cheese, I'd say add the extra. My husband thought it'd be good for me to use both jars but you'd probably want to use a much bigger pan for that. The flavor was great! I loved the texture that the noodles got from the egg mixture, especially the end pieces (which i don't typically like). I don't understand why someone would comment on this as bland... I make a wide range of food items, anything from a jar of spaghetti with a box of pasta, to homemade pasta with a from scratch sauce... this was definitely not bland! I would like to try this recipe with green pepper and italian sausage!
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2013 by Blacksheep99
Soo good. It is a starter recipe as I call it. It needed a little more so here are the changes I madeThe things I changed/added-small can of tomato paste-can of diced tomatoes (not drained)- 4-5 cloves garlic-less mozzarella cheese (2cups)-less ricotta cheese (maybe 1cup) instead of cottage cheese-added more spaghetti sauce (about 32-35 oz total)Also I layered the cheese along with the spaghetti noodles & meat sauce.
Soo good. It is a starter recipe as I call it. It needed a little more so here are the changes I made
The things I changed/added
-small can of tomato paste
-can of diced tomatoes (not drained)
- 4-5 cloves garlic
-less mozzarella cheese (2cups)
-less ricotta cheese (maybe 1cup) instead of cottage cheese
-added more spaghetti sauce (about 32-35 oz total)
Also I layered the cheese along with the spaghetti noodles & meat sauce.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2013 by Blacksheep99
I loved it. It's a great basic recipe. I will be making this a lot more. I did make some changes to it though-Added more sauce about 35oz total-Added 4 cloves minced garlic-1 reg size can of diced tomatoes-2c shredded mozzarella (1 bag)-no salt added-used 1 cup ricotta cheese not cottage cheese-added Italian season to beef while browning it.I would have added some red pepper flakes if I wasn't feeding this to my toddler.Hope my changes help others! :)
I loved it. It's a great basic recipe. I will be making this a lot more. I did make some changes to it though
-Added more sauce about 35oz total
-Added 4 cloves minced garlic
-1 reg size can of diced tomatoes
-2c shredded mozzarella (1 bag)
-no salt added
-used 1 cup ricotta cheese not cottage cheese
-added Italian season to beef while browning it.
I would have added some red pepper flakes if I wasn't feeding this to my toddler.
Hope my changes help others! :)
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2013 by basscampers
The recipe sounded good but it was very disappointing. I added garlic and mushrooms to the hamburger as it cooked. The flavor was very bland....not nearly enough sauce or flavor for the amount of noodles. I have discarded this recipe as I will not make it again.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2013 by tigersage
We used TVP instead of Ground Beef - tasted great! Also, husband made way too much pasta - but we used it all. Used only 1 cup of cheese. Added a can of diced basil tomatos. added layer of fresh spinach and used ricotta instead of cottage cheese. My 2 year old loved it! As did husband. and with all the pasta made it streach to another casserole dish and took it to grandparents who also loved it! However, husband did say he's adding spicy sausage next time. Glad he's going to cook! Thanks, this is going in the family recipe book.
Reviewed on Mar. 07, 2013 by jenniferlc
We have a restaurant here named Cheddar's that serves a recipe called Baked Spasagna. Obviously by the name you can tell it is a baked spaghetti /lasagna type dish. It is one of the most requested menu items, but trust me, THIS version is even better!! Extra sauce and shorter baking time is recommended to help the dryness factor. Other than that,this is Fantastic!
Reviewed on Mar. 07, 2013 by scurlock
Been using this recipe for years. It's always a hit. I have made it easier by mixing everything together instead of layering it. Makes it prettier too when serving. I have never had anyone say this isn't great. (Hint: If you break the spaghetti in thirds when cooking it, it makes it easier to mix.)
Reviewed on Mar. 07, 2013 by KristiJo
Easy to make, easy to please the masses and great leftovers!
Reviewed on Mar. 04, 2013 by netkna
I made the recipe exactly as written. There was way too much spaghetti for the amount of sauce...very dry on bottom. And the flavor was a bit bland. I was disappointed.
Reviewed on Mar. 03, 2013 by AmyIdaho
Reviews are right! I made the recipe..added garlic and oregano...doubled the spaghetti sauce...did half ground beef and half ground sausage. It was amazing!!!I had my family over (a dozen people) for sunday lunch. We had salad and garlic bread with the baked spaghetti. Huge likes from the family. I will make this again and again! :) Thanks Taste of Home!
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