Description
A hearty, comforting dish that combines tender pasta, savory ground beef, and a rich cheese sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces spaghetti (uncooked)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion (finely diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 can tomato sauce (15 ounces)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- ½ cup parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Boil spaghetti for 2 minutes less than package instructions. Drain and set aside. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat. Add onion and sauté until soft, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in tomato sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in heavy cream.
- Combine cooked spaghetti with the beef and sauce mixture in the skillet. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with mozzarella, cheddar, and parmesan cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: main course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 80
Keywords: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F covered with foil for 15-20 minutes. Ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F. Use freshly grated cheese for best melting results.