Two-Cheese Spaghetti Bake
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 25 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.
Janet Knorr
GOLDEN, ILLINOIS
My kids and grandkids love this cheesy pasta dish. I prepare it at least once a month, but it’s
especially good during cooler months.
Ingredients
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6 ounces uncooked spaghetti, broken into thirds
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1 pound ground beef
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1/4 cup chopped onion
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1 jar (14 ounces) spaghetti sauce
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2 tablespoons butter
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4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cup evaporated milk
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1/3 cup water
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4 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed, divided
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2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
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1.
Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add spaghetti sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Drain spaghetti; stir into beef mixture. Set aside.
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2.
In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour and salt; gradually stir in milk and water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add 1/2 cup process cheese and Parmesan cheese; stir until melted.
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3.
Spread half of the spaghetti mixture into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Cover with cheese sauce; top with remaining spaghetti mixture and process cheese.
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4.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 409 calories, 19g fat (10g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 829mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein.
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