Baked Spaghetti Recipe With Cream Of Mushroom Soup
When it comes to comfort food, few dishes compare to a piping hot plate of baked spaghetti. And when you add in the creamy goodness of mushroom soup, you take this classic recipe to a whole new level. In this article, we'll take a look at how to make baked spaghetti with cream of mushroom soup from scratch, step by step.
Ingredients
Before we get started with the recipe, let's take a look at the ingredients you'll need:
- 1 pound of spaghetti
- 1 can of cream of mushroom soup
- 1 pound of ground beef
- 1/2 cup of diced onion
- 1/2 cup of diced green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup of diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup of sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup of grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried basil
Instructions
Now that you have all your ingredients, it's time to get started with the recipe. Here are the step-by-step instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions, but make sure to cook it al dente. Drain the spaghetti and set it aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until it's browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the can of cream of mushroom soup, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, and dried basil. Mix everything together until it's well combined.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss everything together until the spaghetti is well coated with the mushroom sauce.
- Transfer the spaghetti mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated parmesan cheese on top of the spaghetti.
- Bake the spaghetti in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove the spaghetti from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Variations
While this recipe is delicious as is, there are a few variations you can try to mix things up:
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef to make a healthier version of this dish.
- Add in some chopped garlic to give the spaghetti an extra kick of flavor.
- Try using different types of cheese, such as cheddar, provolone, or fontina.
- Top the spaghetti with some chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley or basil, before serving.
Conclusion
Baked spaghetti with cream of mushroom soup is a classic comfort food that's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With a few simple ingredients and some easy-to-follow instructions, you can whip up a delicious batch of this hearty dish in no time. So why not give this recipe a try today?
