Baked Spaghetti
This Baked Spaghetti from the Fraîche Table meal plan, is a total comfort food classic and made with only a handful of ingredients. Consider this recipe your weeknight hero!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground (chicken, beef, turkey or veggie)
- 1 finely grated, zucchini (unpeeled)
- 600 mL jar marinara sauce (or make your own)
- 400 g spaghetti noodles
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- fresh basil, to garnish (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400 F and grease a deep 10" cast-iron pan or baking dish of similar size.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, drain, and set aside.
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In a large frying pan, lightly brown the ground over medium-high heat, around 5-7 minutes (add a drizzle of oil if you are using veggie ground or a very lean ground). If your ground has excess fat, drain or pat dry with a paper towel.
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Stir in the zucchini and cook until soft, around 3-4 minutes. Stir in the marinara sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Toss the cooked spaghetti with the sauce and add a splash of the reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the pasta. Transfer the pasta to the cast-iron pan or baking dish. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese and Parmesan on top and bake for 15 – 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden. Garnish with basil if desired before serving.