TikTok Baked Spaghetti for 8

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 (12-ounce) package spaghetti noodles
• 1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Cook spaghetti noodles according to package directions.
3. While the noodles are cooking, brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
4. Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened.
5. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, or until thickened.
6. Drain the spaghetti noodles and add them to the skillet with the sauce. Stir to combine.
7. Pour the mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
8. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 450 per serving
• Fat: 15 grams
• Saturated Fat: 5 grams
• Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
• Sodium: 900 milligrams
• Carbohydrates: 50 grams
• Dietary Fiber: 5 grams
• Sugar: 10 grams
• Protein: 20 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Cheesy and flavorful
• Perfect for a crowd
• Easy to make
• Great for a weeknight dinner

User Comments:

• "This is the best baked spaghetti I've ever had! It's so cheesy and flavorful."
• "I made this for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it."
• "This recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner cook."
• "I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I can find at the supermarket."
• "This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have tomato paste, you can substitute 1 tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup of water.
• You can also add other vegetables to this dish, such as diced zucchini, carrots, or mushrooms.
• If you want a spicier baked spaghetti, you can add 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
• To make this dish ahead of time, simply assemble it in the baking dish and refrigerate overnight. Bake as directed before serving.