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Monterey Spaghetti Bake

A creamy, cheesy spaghetti casserole layered with savory meat sauce and melted Monterey Jack cheese.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 560
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Spaghetti Base
  • 12 oz spaghetti
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
Meat Sauce
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
Topping
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese shredded

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Colander

Method
 

  1. Cook spaghetti until al dente and drain.
  2. Brown ground beef with onion and garlic.
  3. Simmer beef with tomato sauce and seasonings.
  4. Mix spaghetti with butter, sour cream, and cream cheese.
  5. Layer spaghetti and meat sauce in baking dish.
  6. Top with cheese and bake until bubbly.

Notes

A comforting family-style casserole that reheats beautifully.