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Cheesy Spaghetti Bake

cheesy spaghetti bake

Total Recipe Yield: 8 servings
Portion Size: 1 square
Vegan: No
LO Vegetarian: No
Contains Pork: No
Contains Alcohol: No

Ingredients

Spaghetti Mixture:

  • 1 pound Ground Beef
  • 1/4 cup Finely Chopped Onion
  • 2 cup Prepared Spaghetti Sauce
  • 12-ounces of spaghetti

Cheese Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoon Butter
  • 4 teaspoon Flour
  • 1/2 teaspoob Salt
  • 3/4 cup Evaporated Milk
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1 1/2 cup Velveeta (cut into cubes)
  • 2 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese

Topping:

  • 1/2 cup Velveeta (finely cubed)
  • Additional Parmesan

Directions

  • Brown Beef and onion in frying pan.  
  • Drain Fat.
  • Add Spaghetti Sauce and simmer for 10 minutes
  • Break spaghetti pasta into thirds and cook according to package directions in water.  
  • Drain water and add pasta to Ground Beef/Spaghetti Sauce.
  • Melt Butter in separate pan.  
  • Stir in flour and salt to make a rue.
  • Slowly add milk and water.
  • Cook over a medium heat; stirring constantly til thickens.
  • Add Velveeta and parmesan.  
  • Stir til melted.
  • Spread 1/2 of spaghetti mixture in a 9x13 greased pan.
  • Pour cheese sauce over the spaghetti mixture and then top with remaining spaghetti mixture.
  • Sprinkle top with 1/2 cup of small cubed Velveeta and parmesan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes til bubbly.

A vegan version can be made by adding various vegetables instead of ground beef.

Why did you choose to submit this recipe?
"It is a family favorite and the perfect comfort food, especially when missing home.  This recipe has been passed down from Jacob's grandma and it is regularly requested by all family members." - Kirah Johnson