Spaghetti is one of those meals that I can make again and again and my family won't complain. Its familiar flavors make everyone in the family happy even if I serve it every week (which often I do!).
The only person who really has an issue with weekly spaghetti is me.
I surely can't complain about preparing it. I mean, really. What's easier than boiling some pasta and heating up some sauce? I almost always have a jar of sauce in the pantry and some homemade sauce in the freezer, too. No, it's not how difficult it is to cook. The truth is, I just get plain old bored with spaghetti. As much as I love Italian, the same old plate of spaghetti needs some jazzing up every now and then.
Your family's fave spaghetti dinner can easily be dressed up with a few kinds of cheese and a casserole dish! I couldn't be easier to transform the classic into a comforting casserole that you will want to make for those days when you need a change from the norm.
In addition to kicking jarred sauce up a notch by adding some sauteed onion, I used provolone, cream cheese, and parmesan cheese to make this casserole hearty, cheesy and delicious! I think next time I may mix in some sausage, too.
If you feel like you've been needing a break from your typical plate of spaghetti, take the extra time to whip up this tasty casserole. I have a feeling you will love it as much as we did!
For more dinner casserole ideas, check out these recipes from the archives:
Yield: 8 servings Author:
Easy Spaghetti Casserole
This Easy Spaghetti Casserole is made with three kinds of cheese and meat sauce. The whole family will love this easy dinner recipe!
prep time: cook time: total time: 45 MIN
INGREDIENTS
12 ounces spaghetti1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 lb ground beef
1 (28 oz) jar spaghetti sauce
4 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
1/3 cup provolone cheese shredded
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions. Drain and place in a large mixing bowl.
2. Meanwhile, In a large skillet cook the onion in the olive oil until softened. Add the ground beef to the pan and cook until browned. Drain off the grease and add the spaghetti sauce to the pan. Set aside.
3. Add the cream cheese, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), italian seasoning, and garlic to the cooked pasta. Stir until the cream cheese has melted and the noodles are coated.
4. Spoon a small amount of sauce into the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch dish. Put spaghetti on top of the sauce and top with remaining sauce. Sprinkle the parmesan and provolone cheese on top. Bake for 30 minutes.
NOTES
Adapted from The Recipe Critic.
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