Indulge in the cheesy goodness of spaghetti with our curated collection of delectable recipes. Embark on a culinary journey where melted cheese blankets perfectly cooked spaghetti, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. From classic spaghetti and cheese to innovative variations featuring different cheeses, sauces, and toppings, our recipes offer a diverse range of options to suit every palate. Whether you prefer a simple yet comforting dish or a more elaborate creation, we have the perfect recipe for you. Prepare to savor the rich, creamy texture of cheese as it harmonizes with the al dente spaghetti, making each bite an unforgettable experience.
**Classic Spaghetti and Cheese:**
This timeless recipe forms the foundation of our cheesy spaghetti journey. The combination of sharp cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, and creamy Alfredo sauce creates a luscious sauce that effortlessly coats the spaghetti, resulting in a dish that is both comforting and satisfying.
**Cheesy Spaghetti with Bacon and Peas:**
Elevate your spaghetti and cheese with the smoky, savory flavors of bacon and the sweet crunch of peas. The addition of these ingredients adds a delightful dimension to the dish, balancing the richness of the cheese with a touch of freshness.
**Creamy Pesto Spaghetti with Grilled Chicken:**
Experience a burst of flavors with this unique combination of creamy pesto sauce, tender grilled chicken, and melted mozzarella cheese. The herbaceousness of the pesto, the juicy chicken, and the gooey cheese create a harmonious symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.
**Cheesy Spaghetti with Sausage and Spinach:**
Indulge in the hearty goodness of Italian sausage, sautéed spinach, and melted provolone cheese. The spicy sausage adds a delightful kick, while the spinach provides a healthy and flavorful contrast to the richness of the cheese.
**Baked Spaghetti with Four Cheeses:**
Prepare to be amazed by this extravagant dish featuring a quartet of cheeses: mozzarella, cheddar, Parmesan, and ricotta. Baked until golden brown, this spaghetti casserole is a true crowd-pleaser, offering a delightful combination of textures and flavors in every bite.
CHEESY CHICKEN SPAGHETTI
"This cheesy chicken and pasta dish freezes well, so you can take one casserole to a potluck and save the second for another time," suggests Debbi Smith of Crossett, Arkansas. "It makes a quick, comforting meal."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h25m
Yield 2 casseroles (5 servings each).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, combine the first nine ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted. Add the spaghetti and olives if desired. , Transfer to two greased 11x7-in. baking dishes. Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. Cover and bake the second casserole at 325° for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes longer. , To use the frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Bake as directed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 1163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
CHEESY ROASTED GARLIC SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH SPINACH
Roasting garlic alongside the spaghetti squash makes double use of the oven time, and adds double the flavor. This spaghetti squash is great on its own, or as a side dish to any protein.
Provided by Kim
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash Winter Squash Spaghetti Squash
Time 1h5m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Drizzle olive oil over the cut side of the spaghetti squash. Season with salt and black pepper. Place cut-side down on a baking sheet. Place unpeeled garlic on a piece of aluminum foil. Drizzle with olive oil. Wrap aluminum foil around garlic, and place onto baking sheet next to the squash.
- Bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender and easily pierced with a fork, 40 to 45 minutes. Allow squash and garlic to rest until cool enough to handle. Leave the oven on.
- Peel garlic and squeeze cloves into a large bowl. Smash with a fork until smooth. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, onion powder, basil, oregano, and parsley. Mix into a paste.
- Use a fork to scrape out spaghetti squash strands into the bowl, reserving the shells. Toss spaghetti squash strands with the garlic paste until thoroughly coated. Mix in spinach, 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
- Fill each reserved spaghetti squash shell evenly with the filling. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan over the top. Return the filled shells to the baking sheet.
- Bake until cheeses melt, 7 to 10 minutes. Turn on broiler and broil until cheeses begin to brown and bubble, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 26.8 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 14.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 692.2 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
CHEESY SPAGHETTI AND SPINACH CASSEROLE
If you're feeling the need for cheese, this recipe has you covered. Creamy pasta and spinach are layered with a tomato sauce and lots of gooey mozzarella cheese before being baked to bubbly, golden brown perfection.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cook spaghetti to al dente as directed on package. Drain spaghetti, and add it back to the hot pan.
- Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir in garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in flour, pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Gradually beat in milk with whisk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly; boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; beat in Parmesan cheese and spinach with whisk, then beat in eggs.
- Toss cheese sauce with hot spaghetti, and add half of the mixture to the baking dish. Spread 1 1/2 cups of the tomato basil pasta sauce over mixture; sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups of the mozzarella cheese. Add remaining half of spaghetti mixture, remaining tomato basil pasta sauce and remaining 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese.
- Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted and lightly browned on top. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 620, Carbohydrate 67 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1500 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 1/2 g
CHEESY CHICKEN SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE
Make and share this Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by LizCl
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine cooked spaghetti, mushrooms, chicken, soup, butter, milk, pepper and 1 cup cheese.
- Mix well and put into a 2 quart casserole dish.
- Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
CHEESY CHICKEN SPAGHETTI
Cheesy chicken spaghetti.
Provided by Caroline B
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Spaghetti Recipes Chicken
Time 2h40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and bell pepper; saute until tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a slow cooker.
- Add chicken to the slow cooker. Add condensed soup, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, and garlic. Cover and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 3 1/2 hours on Low or 2 hours on High. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken and allow to stand until cool enough to handle, about 5 minutes.
- Put Cheddar cheese and cream cheese in the slow cooker. Shred the cooled chicken with 2 forks and return to the slow cooker. Turn temperature to High and cook until cheese has melted, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and add to the slow cooker. Stir and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 653.3 calories, Carbohydrate 52.9 g, Cholesterol 126.4 mg, Fat 30 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 41.3 g, SaturatedFat 15.8 g, Sodium 1184.5 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
CHEESY BACON SPAGHETTI SQUASH
This quick casserole is called "cheesy" for a reason. Stir in any kind you've got. -Jean Williams, Stillwater, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Halve squash lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash on a microwave-safe plate, cut side down; microwave on high until tender, 15-20 minutes. Cool slightly. Separate strands with a fork., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. With a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels; reserve drippings., In same pan, heat drippings over medium heat; stir in butter, brown sugar, salt and pepper until blended. Add squash; toss and heat through. Remove from heat; stir in cheese. Top with bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 26g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 627mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
SLOW-COOKER CHEESY CHICKEN SPAGHETTI
Prepare to win every potluck award from now on with this amazingly easy and delicious slow-cooker chicken spaghetti.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 2h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt and garlic. Add chicken; toss to coat. Pour mixture into slow cooker.
- In same bowl, mix tomatoes, soup and chiles; pour over chicken.
- Cover; cook on High heat setting 2 to 3 hours or on Low heat setting 3 to 4 hours or until instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part of chicken reads at least 165°F.
- Remove chicken from slow cooker, and transfer to cutting board; let stand 5 minutes or until cool enough to handle. Meanwhile, stir cream cheese and Cheddar cheese into slow cooker. Cover; cook on High heat setting 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese melts. Stir.
- Meanwhile, shred chicken with 2 forks; return to slow cooker, and stir in cooked spaghetti. Top with parsley.
- To make ahead and freeze: In large bowl, mix melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt and garlic. Add chicken; toss to coat. Pour mixture into 1-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag. In same bowl, mix tomatoes, soup and chiles; pour over chicken in bag. Seal bag, removing as much air as possible. Lay flat, and freeze up to 3 months. Thaw completely, 8 to 24 hours, in refrigerator. Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Pour thawed mixture into slow cooker. Follow steps 3 through 5.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1110 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1/2 g
CHEESY SPAGHETTI BAKE
With all the favorite ingredients of spaghetti and meat sauce, this recipe makes two hearty family-style casseroles. It's great for entertaining or a potluck. -Sue Braunschweig, Delafield, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h25m
Yield 2 casseroles (12 servings each).
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and place in two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes; set aside. , In two Dutch ovens or stock pots, cook the beef, onions and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. To each pot, add 2 cups of milk, two cans of tomato soup, one can of mushroom soup and 1 cup of cheese. Bring to a boil. , Spoon over spaghetti (spaghetti will absorb liquid during baking). Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until bubbly and top is lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 349mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein.
BAKED CHEESY HAM AND SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE
This is a favorite dish of mine for leftover ham. I like to use a mix of parmesan and white cheddar or you can use a monterey jack cheese if you prefer that, but it is just creamy and comforting. I love to bake a ham once a month. I cut it up and freeze and that way I always have a quick meal waiting to be put together. So many people only cook ham on holidays, but it is a great resource and inexpensive. Give this a try for a nice way to use your leftovers and good comfort food on a chilly night.
Provided by SarasotaCook
Categories Spaghetti
Time 1h4m
Yield 4-6 Individual Servings, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Pasta -- Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package in a large pot of salted boiling water. Cook until al dente, drain and set aside.
- Ham and Vegetables -- Now in that same large pot you cooked the pasta in, add the butter and heat to medium. Then the mushrooms, ham, onion, scallions, parsley and cook until the mushrooms and onions are soft.
- Sauce -- To the vegetables, add the flour and stir until well blended. Then the broth, sherry, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Go easy on the salt because the broth and ham are both salty. Cook and stir until the sauce mixture thickens on medium to medium high heat. Reduce to medium and add in the cream, 1/2 of the parmesan, 1/2 of the white cheddar and the peas.
- Combine and Bake -- Add the drained pasta to the vegetable and cheese sauce and toss well. Spray a casserole dish 13x9 or similar with Pam or a nonstick spray and heat the oven to 350 degrees. Spread the pasta mix into the casserole and top with the extra cheese. Bake about 30 minutes until bubbly and the cheese get nice and brown on top. Let set 5 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to firm up.
- This is a absolutely great casserole. I have also done this same recipe with leftover turkey or chicken and was just as good. And don't be afraid to use a sharp cheddar or even a swiss cheese as well. I just happen to like the white cheddar and parmesan best.
BEEFY CHEESY SPAGHETTI PIE
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess fat. Add the tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Stir in the heavy cream and season with 1 teaspoon salt and some pepper. Transfer to a bowl and reserve skillet.
- 2. Add the cooked spaghetti to the beef mixture and toss well. Beat the eggs and add to the pasta along with the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Toss well to combine.
- 3. Wipe out the skillet and heat the 1 tablespoon remaining oil over high heat. Add the spaghetti mixture and lightly press down. Cook until the bottom sets, about 5 minutes.
- 4. Transfer the skillet to the oven. Bake until set in the center and crispy around the edges, about 15 minutes. Let stand at least 5 minutes. Scatter with torn basil leaves and serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 601, Fat 32 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Cholesterol 293 milligrams, Sodium 478 milligrams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 33 grams
CHEESY SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH SAUSAGE
Spaghetti Squash is a delicious vegetable that tends to be a little on the "unknown" side. This recipe is one that my husband loves, because it has some meat in it, we eat this as a meal! Enjoy!
Provided by Leslie
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut the squash in half and carefully remove the seeds.
- Be sure to cut around the edge so you don't cut into the squash itself.
- Turn halves upside down in a baking pan.
- Bake at 375-degrees for approx 45 minutes, or until the inside is soft.
- Let cool and carefully remove inside of squash with fork or spoon.
- It will look a lot like cooked spaghetti and come out in strands.
- Heat some olive oil in a skillet.
- Add the spaghetti squash strands, garlic and crumbled sausage.
- Cook on med until for approx 5 minutes.
- Add milk and cook until heated through and liquid is absorbed.
- Transfer to a warm bowl and toss with cheeses until mixed.
- Top with salt and pepper to taste.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.1, Fat 31, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 69.8, Sodium 1231.3, Carbohydrate 20.5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.8, Protein 23.8
CHEESY STUFFED MEATBALLS AND SPAGHETTI
I got this recipe from Tops courtesy of Ragu. My family loved these meatballs. I added some salt and pepper to my meatball mix. I used 1-inch pieces of mozzarella cheese. I baked my meatballs in the oven on 350 for 30 minutes then finished them in the sauce as directed.
Provided by internetnut
Categories Spaghetti
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In medium bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs and egg; shape into 12 meatballs. Press 1 cheese cube into each meatball, enclosing completely.
- In 3 quart saucepan, bring pasta sauce to a boil over medium-high heat. Gently stir in uncooked meatballs.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer covered, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes or until meatballs are done. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 653.4, Fat 25.7, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 141.2, Sodium 828.4, Carbohydrate 65.5, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 12.2, Protein 37.2
CHEESY SPAGHETTI
A kid favorite and a parent's favorite because it is so easy. When you want to go out, make this and the kids won't even know you are gone. I use medium cheddar but you can add different cheeses to this recipe. It was my favorite as a kid. Very cheesy and fun! This recipe is good by itself.
Provided by Kimberley Quinlan
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Dice cheddar cheese into small cubes.
- Put diced cheese in an ovenproof bowl.
- Add 1 can diced tomatoes, Spaghetti Sauce, salt and pepper if desired.
- Partially cook 4 to 6 portions of spaghetti.
- Drain.
- Add spaghetti to bowl.
- Mix all together (I use my hands).
- Bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees until golden crispy and gooey.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1131.1, Fat 72.6, SaturatedFat 45.2, Cholesterol 223.3, Sodium 2367.2, Carbohydrate 57.5, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 10.3, Protein 62.1
CHICKEN SPAGHETTI (WITH CHEESY CREAM SAUCE)
This was my grandmother's recipe. She was a preacher's wife and frequently entertained and/or participated in pot-lucks. It makes enough to fill 2 casserole dishes. My family and others who have eaten it always love it. I usually use one casserole to serve when I have company and freeze a smaller one to use later with just the family.
Provided by Trisha W
Categories Chicken
Time 1h15m
Yield 2 casseroles
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Stew the hen.
- Debone and tear/cut into small pieces.
- Cook the, onions, green peppers and spahetti (according to package directions), in the water used to boil the chicken.
- Drain water, mix in the chunked chicken, add mushrooms if desired.
- Cream Sauce Melt butter over low heat.
- Mix in flour and salt.
- Add milk, cook, stirring constantly till mixture thickens and bubbles.
- Add cheeses, stirring till melted and blended.
- Combine all ingredients.
- Put in casserole dish (es) and bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
CHEESY SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE
This casserole is so yummy, with the addition of all that cheese....how could you go wrong!(note: plan ahead, this casserole needs to sit in the fridge for a couple of hours, or overnight)
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Spaghetti
Time 1h15m
Yield 6-7 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Set oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease a 2-qt casserole dish.
- Brown ground beef with 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, (and garlic, if using); drain off any fat.
- Add tomato sauce, salt and pepper, cook and simmer over med-low heat for 25-30 mins; remove from heat.
- In a separate bowl, combine cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, onions and green pepper.
- Spread half of the cooked and drained spaghetti in prepared casserole dish.
- Cover with the cheese mixture.
- Add remaining spaghetti, and drizzle the melted butter on top.
- Spread the tomato/meat sauce over the top of the spaghetti.
- Chill in the fridge for 2 hours, or overnight, to blend the flavors.
- Remove from the fridge 20 mins before baking.
- Bake for 45 mins, or until hot and bubbly.
- If desired top with 1-2 cups grated mozzeralla cheese the last 15 mins of baking.
CHEESY CHICKEN SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by CBozenka
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350. Combine first 12 ingredients. Spread into a lightly greased 9x13-inch dish (or 2 9x9-inch dishes). Top with cheddar cheese and breadcrumbs. Bake uncovered for 45-60 minutes, until bubbly.
BAKED SPAGHETTI (CHEESY & SPICY)
I know there are a lot of Baked Spaghetti recipes on Zaar, but this is one my sister and I came up with for our group study, and it was so good, I wanted to keep the recipe here. It makes a lot, but freezes well. You can also make it the night before and just pop it in the oven the next night.
Provided by Nimz_
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h10m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Saute onion, peppers and garlic in 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat until tender.
- Add tomatoes, mushrooms, olives, hamburger meat, basil, oregano, salt and pepper and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Place 1/2 of the spaghetti in a greased 13x9x3 inch dish.
- Top with half the meat sauce mixture.
- Sprinkle with 2 cups of Fiesta Blend Cheese.
- Repeat layers.
- After second layer of cheddar cheese, sprinkle all the parmesan cheese on top.
- Mix soup with water and pour over casserole. I used my finger to spread evenly so not to disturbe the cheese.
- Sprinkle with paprika to garnish.
- Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until heated through.
- NOTE: I believe because of all the cheese in this recipe, there is extra liquid/water after the spaghetti is cut and allowed to sit. Don't worry about it. When the remaining dish is stored, just drain off extra liquid. It does not affect the taste of the recipe.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 549.4, Fat 29.6, SaturatedFat 15.2, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 1609.4, Carbohydrate 39.9, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 6, Protein 31.8
CHEESY SPAGHETTI SQUASH BOWL
I always think of spaghetti squash as a winter dish, but it is great year-round. This microwaveable side dish is a terrific time saver and a fantastic veggie that is just cheesy-good. Great served as a side with lemon grilled chicken or served atop some garlic pasta noodles with a choice glass of wine. Your choices are unlimited, so start creating and bon appetite!
Provided by Sahara B
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pierce squash several times with a fork and place on a microwave-safe plate.
- Microwave on High for 5 minutes. Turn and continue cooking until soft, about 5 minutes more. Let stand for 5 minutes.
- Cut squash in half lengthwise and remove and discard seeds. Using a fork, scrape insides of squash to form strands and place in a large bowl; reserve skins.
- Add tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, cilantro, and 2 1/2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese to squash; mix to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon mixture into spaghetti squash shells and microwave on HIGH until heated through, about 2 minutes .
- Top with hot sauce and remaining Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 171.2 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
CHEESY BAKED SPAGHETTI SQUASH BOATS WITH SALAMI, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES, AND SPINACH
This gluten-free baked pasta dinner relies on spaghetti squash as a replacement for traditional noodles-and cheese, lots of cheese.
Provided by Anna Stockwell
Categories Dinner Squash Wheat/Gluten-Free Kid-Friendly Winter Cheese Cream Cheese Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Small Plates
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Sprinkle each half of squash with 1/4 tsp. salt, then place facedown on prepared sheet. Trim 1/4" from top of garlic head to expose cloves. Place head on a sheet of foil, drizzle oil over, then wrap tightly to enclose. Transfer to baking sheet. Bake until interior of squash is fork-tender and garlic is very soft, 30-50 minutes, depending on size of squash. Let cool slightly.
- Carefully unwrap garlic. Let cool slightly, then squeeze pulp out onto a cutting board. Finely chop.
- Heat cream cheese, milk, and chopped garlic in a medium saucepan over medium, stirring occasionally, until smooth. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
- Using a fork, scrape squash crosswise to pull strands from shells into a large bowl; reserve shells. Toss squash with cream cheese mixture, salami, spinach, tomatoes, Parmesan, red pepper flakes, if using, and 1 cup mozzarella until combined. Stuff squash mixture back into shells and top with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella.
- Transfer shells to oven and bake until squash mixture is bubbling and lightly browned, about 25 minutes.
- Do Ahead
- Squash boats can be assembled (but not baked) 1 day ahead. Store in an airtight container and chill.
CHEESY SPAGHETTI BAKE
This is one of my mom's recipes that my brother and I LOVED. Nothing too fancy. It's a simple kid-pleaser that adults like too. I haven't made this in ages, but she still makes it for my dad (and my single brother makes sure he stops by that night). ;)
Provided by Parsley
Categories Spaghetti
Time 55m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish; set aside.
- Boil spaghetti noodles to al dente according to package; drain.
- While spaghetti is boiling, brown the ground beef with the onion; drain and return to skillet. Add the spaghetti sauce to the meat in the skillet.
- Add the hot cooked, drained spaghetti to the skillet; stir well. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
- In a saucepan, melt butter; add the flour, stirring constantly to make a roux. Slowly whisk in the evaporated milk.
- Turn heat to low and stir in the parmesan cheese and 1/2 cup only of the mozzarella. stir constantly until melted and smooth.
- Pour the cheese mixture evenly over the spaghetti in the 13 x 9 dish.
- Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of parmesan cheese and then the oregano.
- Bake; uncovered, for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly and starting to brown on top.
Tips:
- Use a large pot to cook the spaghetti. This will prevent the noodles from sticking together and ensure that they cook evenly.
- Salt the water before adding the spaghetti. This will help to flavor the noodles and prevent them from becoming bland.
- Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions. Al dente pasta is slightly firm to the bite and has a slightly chewy texture.
- Drain the spaghetti and rinse it with cold water. This will stop the cooking process and prevent the noodles from becoming mushy.
- Add the spaghetti to the sauce and stir to combine. Be sure to coat all of the noodles with sauce.
- Top the spaghetti with grated Parmesan cheese and serve immediately. You can also add other toppings, such as cooked ground beef, sausage, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Cheesy spaghetti is a classic dish that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. It is a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking. You can add different types of cheese, meat, or vegetables to create a unique and delicious meal. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give cheesy spaghetti a try. You won't be disappointed!
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