Best 7 Bettys Ultimate Spaghetti Recipes

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Betty's Ultimate Spaghetti is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a family meal. It features juicy ground beef, tender spaghetti noodles, and a rich tomato sauce that is bursting with flavor. The dish is topped with a generous amount of melted cheese, which adds a gooey and decadent touch. This recipe also includes instructions for making homemade garlic bread, a classic side dish that pairs perfectly with spaghetti. Additionally, there are two variations of the recipe provided: one for a vegetarian version and one for a spicy version. These variations allow you to customize the dish to your own preferences or dietary restrictions. With its easy-to-follow instructions and delicious results, Betty's Ultimate Spaghetti is a must-try recipe for any home cook.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BETTY'S ULTIMATE SPAGHETTI



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This is a fantastic spaghetti. I never, never order spaghetti when we dine out. I find it very bland, offering mostly tomato sauce with out much flavor. This is my wifes recipe and our family and friends love it.

Provided by Chef Ronald R.

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb ground beef
1 diced sweet onion
1 diced green bell pepper
3 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can water
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 chicken bouillon cubes or 4 beef bouillon cubes
1 teaspoon Accent seasoning (optional)
1 1/2 lbs spaghetti

Steps:

  • Saute the ground beef, diced onions and diced bell pepper together until meat is browned.
  • Add all spices, tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes and water.
  • Simmer for twenty minutes. Because of the bullion cubes make sure you taste before adding salt.
  • Add ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese and stir.
  • Boil four quarts of water. Add 1 ½ lb. spaghetti to boiling water and stir vigorously until water returns to boil. Turn heat down and simmer 8 to 9 minutes to desired tenderness. Drain and pour directly in to sauce and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 689.8, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 55.4, Sodium 1393.9, Carbohydrate 104, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 12.4, Protein 34

SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS



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Add something Italian to your family dinner! Serve Spaghetti and Meatballs - a flavorful international fare!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 1/2 pounds ground beef
3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
1 egg
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes, undrained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (16 ounces) spaghetti
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°. Mix all ingredients. Shape mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls. Place in ungreased jelly roll pan, 15 1/2x10 1/2x1 inch. Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes or until beef is no longer pink in center and juice is clear.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook onion and garlic in oil, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender.
  • Stir in remaining Sauce ingredients except spaghetti and cheese, breaking up tomatoes. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add meatballs to sauce. Cover and simmer 15 minutes. Cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package. Place spaghetti on large platter. Top with meatballs and sauce. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 700, Carbohydrate 87 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 40 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1470 mg

MILLION-DOLLAR SPAGHETTI



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The perfect combination of pasta, ground beef, and cream cheese mixture. Unbelievably good! Serve with garlic bread and salad. Enjoy!

Provided by Coqui30

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Spaghetti Recipes     Baked

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti
1 pound lean ground beef
1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
½ cup butter, sliced - divided
1 (8 ounce) container cottage cheese
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup sour cream
1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Transfer to a bowl and mix spaghetti sauce into ground beef.
  • Place half the slices of butter into the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Spread half the spaghetti into the dish. Mix cottage cheese, cream cheese, and sour cream together in a bowl; spread mixture over spaghetti. Layer remaining spaghetti over creamy mixture. Top with remaining pats of butter.
  • Pour ground beef mixture over spaghetti and spread to cover casserole.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Spread Cheddar cheese over casserole and continue baking until cheese has melted and is lightly browned, about 15 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 617.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Cholesterol 136.4 mg, Fat 42.2 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 24.3 g, Sodium 721 mg, Sugar 6 g

MILLION-DOLLAR SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE



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The whole family will love this easy, cozy make-ahead spaghetti casserole.

Provided by Tieghan Gerard

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb uncooked spaghetti
4 eggs
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup butter, cut into chunks
1 container (8 oz) cottage cheese
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 lb ground beef
1 jar (25.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato basil pasta sauce
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
8 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded or sliced

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish.
  • Cook spaghetti to al dente as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat eggs, parsley and Parmesan cheese with whisk. Drain spaghetti, and add it right back to the hot pot. Add the butter and the egg mixture to the spaghetti, and quickly toss until evenly coated and the eggs have formed a sauce. Add mixture to baking dish.
  • Add cottage cheese and cream cheese to the pot you tossed the spaghetti in, and mix until combined. Pour the cheese mixture directly over the spaghetti mixture, spreading it out in an even layer.
  • Heat 10-inch skillet (or use the pot you cooked the spaghetti in) over medium heat, and brown the beef, 5 to 8 minutes; drain. Remove from heat, and stir in the pasta sauce and cream. Spread mixture over cheese layer. Then add the mozzarella cheese in an even layer over top.
  • Place baking dish on large cookie sheet. Bake 30 to 45 minutes or until the cheese is melted and lightly browned on top. Cool 5 minutes before serving. Serve with fresh mozzarella and basil, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 810, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 230 mg, Fat 6 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 23 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1010 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

RICH BAKED SPAGHETTI



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It takes a little longer to make baked spaghetti, but the difference in taste, texture and richness is well worth the time. I serve this lasagna-style dish with a tossed green salad and breadsticks for a hearty, healthy meal. -Betty Rabe, Mahtomedi, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces uncooked spaghetti, broken into thirds
1 large egg
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 jar (14 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce
1 can (8 ounces) no-salt-added tomato sauce
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. In a large bowl, beat egg and milk. Add spaghetti; toss to coat. Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray., In a large skillet, cook the beef, sausage, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and tomato sauce. Spoon over the spaghetti mixture. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with the cheese. Bake 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 616mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FAVORITE BAKED SPAGHETTI



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This yummy baked spaghetti casserole will be requested again and again for potlucks and family gatherings. It's especially popular with my grandchildren, who just love baked spaghetti with all the cheese. -Louise Miller, Westminster, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (16 ounces) spaghetti
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 jar (24 ounces) pasta sauce
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
2 large eggs
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
5 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cups 4% cottage cheese
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Chopped fresh basil, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook spaghetti according to package directions for al dente. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender, 6-8 minutes, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in pasta sauce and seasoned salt; set aside., In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, Parmesan cheese and butter. Drain spaghetti; add to egg mixture and toss to coat., Place half of the spaghetti mixture in a greased 13x9-in. or 3-qt. baking dish. Top with half of the cottage cheese, meat sauce and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Place baking dish on a rimmed baking sheet., Cover and bake for 40 minutes. Uncover; bake until heated through, 20-25 minutes longer. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. If desired, sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526 calories, Fat 24g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 127mg cholesterol, Sodium 881mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

SPAGHETTI PIZZA



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Two family favorites, spaghetti and pizza, combine forces to create an easy, cheesy dish that will wow the family again and again. This dish can be topped according to your family's liking. Our recommendation? Try our Make-Ahead Roasted Roma Tomato Sauce instead of jarred sauce.

Provided by By Jessica Walker

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb uncooked spaghetti
2/3 cup milk
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)
1 jar (25.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic classic marinara pasta sauce
1 package (6 oz) pepperoni
1 cup Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1 cup mozzarella cheese (4 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Grease 15x10x1-inch pan.
  • Cook spaghetti in large pot as directed on package. Drain, and quickly rinse spaghetti and pot with cool water.
  • In small bowl, beat milk, eggs and salts with whisk. Add to spaghetti, along with 1 cup Cheddar cheese and 1 cup mozzarella cheese; stir to combine. Pour onto pan; spread evenly. Bake 15 minutes.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Top with Toppings. Bake at 350°F 20 to 25 minutes or until cheese is bubbly. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 640, Carbohydrate 59 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1500 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1 g

Tips:

  • Use a large pot to cook the spaghetti in. This will prevent the noodles from sticking together.
  • Add salt to the water before cooking the spaghetti. This will help to flavor the noodles.
  • Cook the spaghetti until it is al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. This will prevent the noodles from becoming mushy.
  • Drain the spaghetti and rinse it with cold water. This will stop the cooking process and prevent the noodles from sticking together.
  • Toss the spaghetti with a little olive oil to prevent it from sticking together.
  • Serve the spaghetti with your favorite sauce and toppings.

Conclusion:

Betty's Ultimate Spaghetti is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The spaghetti is cooked al dente and tossed with a simple tomato sauce. The dish is then topped with Parmesan cheese and served with garlic bread. This recipe is sure to please the whole family.

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