Baked Spaghetti with Bacon 6 servings
A different take on traditional spaghetti with meat sauce, but it is
equally delicious. This recipe comes together quickly and is great
when you don't have ground beef handy.
Ingredients
• 8 slices bacon, ½-inch dice
• 1 small onion, ½-inch dice
• ½ lb spaghetti
• 1 (9-ounce) can of diced tomatoes, any kind
• ½ cup cheese (your choice), grated
• ½ cup bread crumbs
Preheat oven to 350°F. You will need a greased 9-x-11 glass baking dish.
Instructions
1. Fry bacon and onion until brown; add tomatoes; simmer for 10 minutes;
add grated cheese and simmer until it melts.
2. Cook spaghetti (al dente) and drain according to directions on package.
3. Add cooked spaghetti; salt and pepper to taste. Lightly stir; pour into
prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Bake for 30 minutes
until golden and bubbly.
Options
• You could substitute Italian sausage (½-lb) for the bacon.
• Add Parmesan cheese and 2 minced cloves of garlic to the bread crumbs
before baking.
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