Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain the spaghetti well and set aside.1 pound spaghetti
- While the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef or Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage, 1 large onion, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Add the crushed tomatoes, condensed tomato soup, dried Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the skillet with the meat and onion mixture. Stir everything together to combine.1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup, 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream and milk until smooth. Gradually stir the sour cream mixture into the tomato sauce in the skillet. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce is heated through and slightly thickened. Do not boil.1 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup milk
- Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the sauce. Toss gently to coat the pasta evenly. Pour half of the spaghetti mixture into a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese and half of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the spaghetti.1 pound spaghetti, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Spoon the remaining spaghetti mixture evenly over the first layer in the baking dish. Top with the remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Cover the baking dish loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the Creamy Southern Spaghetti Bake stand for 5-10 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the bake to set slightly, making it easier to serve. Garnish with fresh parsley, a dollop of sour cream, or chili flakes, if desired.fresh parsley, extra sour cream, chili flakes
Notes
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