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Creamy Bake Spaghetti

Creamy Baked Spaghetti (Kitchionista Style)

Monica B.
This is great for family gatherings and as a main dish while watching the football game with friends.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Cuisine Italian
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • Sauce
  • 1 lb. Ground Pork
  • 24 oz. Newman's Own Fire Roasted Tomato and Garlic Pasta Sauce
  • 24 oz. Newman's Own Sausage and Peppers Pasta Sauce
  • 8 oz. sour Cream any brand would do
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese Butterkase is also a great alternative
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tbsp Salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs Toasted
  • 1/2 cup unsalted Butter melted
  • 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Fill stock pot (12 or 16 qt) with water. Bring it to a boil over high heat. Leave pot uncovered. Add olive oil and salt.
  • As water boils, add the 1 lb. of spaghetti pasta for 8 minutes. Drain and rinse over cold water.
  • In stockpot, Cook ground pork for 10 minutes over medium to high heat.
  • Pour in both 8 oz. Newman's own sauce. mix well.
  • Mix in sour cream, whole milk, sharp cheddar, brown sugar, salt, and pepper.
  • Mix in cooked pasta noodles.
  • Pour spaghetti on a large oblong baking dish.
  • In medium sauce pan, melt butter over low to medium heat.
  • Mix in all purpose flour. Stir until texture start to thicken.
  • Pour in half and half and whole milk while continuously stirring with wooden spoon. Turn off heat after sauce coats the back of the spoon.
  • Stir in Parmesan, salt and pepper.
  • Pour over spaghetti and spread it evenly using a spatula.
  • Preheat oven at 325 degree f (163 celsius).
  • In small saute pan, melt unsalted butter.
  • Mix in breadcrumbs until its lightly brown. Remove from heat.
  • In medium bowl, mix parmesan and breadcrumbs together thoroughly.
  • Sprinkle on top of bechamel sauce and place in the oven for 20 minutes or till top surface is golden brown.
  • Let it sit for 5 minutes after baking.
  • Serve and Enjoy the creamy goodness!

Notes

Leftover can be placed in the freezer. Reheat at 325 degrees f for 15-20 minutes. If using microwave, use defrost mode for 4 minutes.
Do try this version and you will not regret it. Share or post picture if you do try the recipe.