Cheesy Baked Spaghetti

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Ingredients

  • Ingredients
  • 8 oz spaghetti pasta
  • 1 lb lean ground beef, 7% fat
  • 1 cup frozen diced onions
  • 1/4 cup frozen diced bell peppers
  • 3 large eggs (or 3/4 cup egg substitute, divided)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1 (24-oz) jar tomato basil pasta sauce
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Preparation

Step 1

Bring water to boil for pasta. Preheat oven to 400°F.

Combine in large bowl: beef, onions, peppers, 1 egg, oregano, seasoned salt, and garlic powder until blended. Spread mixture evenly in 13- x 9-inch baking dish (wash hands).

Drain pasta thoroughly (do not rinse). Whisk remaining 2 eggs in medium bowl; stir in 1/2 mozzarella cup cheese until blended. Add pasta; toss to coat. Spread pasta evenly over meat mixture. Pour pasta sauce over top. Sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese. Bake 30–35 minutes and until meat is 165°F and fully cooked. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve.