January 3rd, 2023

Italian Spaghetti Bake
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Wow, I did not realize that I had not entered anything since Nov, 30th.  This dish has been twice.  The first time by and the second time by Jim.  It is so easy even Jim can make it.  I got  this recipe to make dinner when Cat, Charlie and Stella were to arrive.  It was that evening that I broke my leg.  I was in the hospital for a while after a 4 hour surgery to repair my left leg.  Upon arriving home, Jim is doing all the cooking.  That is why I needed an easy casserole.  We were to be away on Christmas, so no decorations were out for Christmas.  Actually I gave away the tree as the pre lite was failing.  When and if we decorate again we will buy a smaller tree.  Most of our meals have been things I have made before and were simple enough for Jim, who hates to cook.  

This recipe is from my friend Barbara and it is even great as a left over.

Ingredients:

1# ground beef

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 C chopped onion

1 (16 oz.) can diced tomatoes, drained

1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste

12 t Basil

1/2 t oregano

1 1/2 t salt

Dash black pepper

2 C milk

1 C shredded mozzarella

1 C grated Parmesan cheese

3 eggs

1 package (7 oz) spaghetti

Directions:

  1. Brown ground beef and onion is a skillet, drain off excess fat.  
  2. Strir in tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, 1 t salt, oregano, basil, and marjoram.
  3. Cook spaghetti in boiling salted water until just tender.  
  4. Lightly grease bottom of 9” X 13” baking dish and spread spaghetti in the bottom of the dish.  
  5. Combine milk, eggs, pepper and remaining 1/2” of salt.  Pour over spaghetti.  
  6. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.  
  7. Spoon meat mixture over Parmesan cheese.  
  8. Top with mozzarella cheese.  
  9. Bake, uncovered at 350 degrees F. for 40-45 minutes, or until heated through.
  10. 10.Let stand 10 minutes.  Cut into squares to serve.

Serves 8.

Sorry, I forgot to take a photo both times.  My mind is still bad at concentrating.  

 

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