Baked Spaghetti and Meat Sauce with Parmesan Crust

Name: Baked Spaghetti and Meat Sauce with Parmesan Crust
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 oz spaghetti; 1 lb ground beef; 1 medium, diced onion; 3 cloves, minced garlic; 2 cups tomato sauce; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp olive oil

A hearty baked pasta with a rich meat sauce and crispy Parmesan topping, ideal for satisfying weeknight cravings.

Cuisine: Italian

Category: Pasta

Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 35 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

12 oz spaghetti
1 lb ground beef
1 medium, diced onion
3 cloves, minced garlic
2 cups tomato sauce
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook 12 oz spaghetti according to package directions until al dente, then drain. In a skillet, brown 1 lb ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking into small pieces. Add 1 diced medium onion and 3 minced garlic cloves; cook 5 minutes until onion is translucent.
Step 2: Stir in 2 cups tomato sauce, 1/4 cup tomato paste, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Simmer 10 minutes. Add drained spaghetti and toss to coat.
Step 3: Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish. Mix 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese with 2 tbsp melted butter and 1 tbsp olive oil. Sprinkle evenly over spaghetti. Bake 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly.