Baked Spaghetti

Submitted by Whitehawkd

"An easy, cheesy baked entree that kids will love. Make an extra or cut recipe in half and freeze one for later."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 6 ounces uncooked spaghetti (I like the thin best)
• 1 lb ground chuck or 1 lb extra lean ground beef
• 1 cup chopped sweet onion
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper (I don't use as I'm allergic to pepper) (optional)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
• 3⁄4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1⁄4 cups ketchup
• 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
• 3⁄4 cup beef stock
• 1⁄2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

directions

1. Cook spaghetti following pkg directions; drain and set aside.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F Cook ground chuck and onions in a large skillet, stirring until meat browns and crumbles; drain well.
3. Stir in salt, pepper, chili powder (optional), 1/4 cup of the shredded Cheddar, the Worcestershire sauce, catchup, and mustard into the meat mixture. Simmer 5 minutes. Stir in spaghetti and beef stock.
4. Spoon mixture into a Pam sprayed baking dish. Top spaghetti with remaining 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar and the shredded mozzarella.
5. Bake 20 to 30 minutes, or until cheese begins to brown.

Reviews

[Karen Elizabeth]

Made this last night, it was quickly and easily put together with ingredients I always have in my pantry or freezer. I did omit the chilli, and cut down a little on the ketchup, using only 3/4 of a cup, it still had a strong ketchupy taste. To make up for the potential shortfall in liquid, I added about 1/2 cup of red wine since I had an open bottle waiting to be used up :) Popped it all in the oven and was rewarded with a rich spaghetti bake that the family loved!!!! I have been told that I am Definitely making this again, soon!!! Thanks, WhiteHawkd! Made for PAC Spring 2008.