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Monterey Spaghetti

Name: Monterey Spaghetti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 4 ounces spaghetti, broken into 2-inch pieces; 1 large egg; 1 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained; 1 can (2.8 ounces) french-fried onions, divided

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 35 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Nov. 10, 2022

I'm a working mother with two young boys. Our family leads a very active life, so I make a lot of casseroles. It's so nice to have a hearty side dish the kids will eat. Topped with cheese and french-fried onions, this tasty spaghetti casserole recipe is a hit at our house. —Janet Hibler, Cameron, Missouri

Ingredients

4 ounces spaghetti, broken into 2-inch pieces
1 large egg
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 can (2.8 ounces) french-fried onions, divided

Directions

Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat egg. Add sour cream, Parmesan cheese and garlic powder.
Drain spaghetti; add to egg mixture with Monterey Jack cheese, spinach and half of the onions. Pour into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated though. Top with remaining onions; return to the oven for 5 minutes or until onions are golden brown.

Test Kitchen Tips

In Europe, Parmigiano-Reggiano and Parmesan are considered the same cheese. But in the U.S., Parmesan is a generic term that may not come from the region in Italy where Parmigiano-Reggiano originated. Using the authentic Italian cheese (in a lesser amount than the original’s ½ cup) ensures a cheesy richness in the makeover with less fat and fewer calories.

A businessman in Monterey, California, named David Jacks made Monterey Jack cheese popular in the late 1800s by shipping it to San Francisco and other areas of the U.S.

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Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 311 calories, 20g fat (11g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 333mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein.

Monterey Spaghetti

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