Creamy baked spaghetti
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4.6
Creamy baked spaghetti
Description
This Creamy baked spaghetti starts with making a smooth cheese sauce by melting butter and whisking in flour to form a roux, then gradually adding milk and cream along with garlic powder and smoked paprika for flavor. The sauce is cooked gently until silky. Cheddar and mozzarella cheeses are added off heat to melt into a creamy texture. Cooked spaghetti is stirred into this sauce ensuring even coating.
The pasta and sauce mixture is topped with additional cheese then baked in the oven until the cheese topping melts and develops a golden crust. The result is a rich, comforting casserole combining the creamy sauce with tender spaghetti, and a slightly crisp cheese topping for texture contrast.
This dish works well as a main course or side and is best served fresh from the oven to enjoy the contrasting textures.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1½ cups cheddar cheese mixture
- 1½ cups mozzarella cheese mixture
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 500g/1lb spaghetti cooked
- 1 cup cheese for topping
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 200ºC/400ºF. Melt the butter in an oven-proof skillet/deep frying pan.
- Whisk in the flour until a smooth paste is formed then slowly whisk in the milk over medium-low heat until the sauce is smooth. Add the cream and spices and allow the sauce to cook gently for 5-10 minutes or until the flour has cooked out and the sauce is silky smooth.
- Add the cheese and turn the heat off. Allow the cheese to melt then season to taste.
- Add the cooked spaghetti and stir to combine.
- Top with cheese then place in the oven and allow to bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden.
- Remove from the oven and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 297 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 297kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 165mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 169mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 612IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 244mg | 24% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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