Baked Spaghetti
This cheesy baked pasta with meat sauce is perfect for busy weeknight dinners. Serve with a simple green salad and garlic bread for a crowd-pleasing feast.
Ingredients
- 12 oz No Yolks® Fine Noodles
- 2 Tbsps olive oil
- 1 lb extra-lean ground beef
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1 can (28 0z) crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves, divided
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Cook noodles according to package directions for 5 to 6 minutes or until par-cooked; drain.
- Meanwhile, into large skillet set over medium-high heat, add oil. Add beef, salt and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 8 minutes or until starting to brown. Stir in onion, garlic and Italian seasoning. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes or until onion is starting to soften.
- Stir in tomatoes and half the basil; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened. Stir in noodles until well coated.
- Transfer mixture to greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until noodles are tender and cheese is bubbling.
- Garnish with remaining basil before serving.

