Ingredients
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1 1/2 lbs spaghetti noodles, uncooked
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2 lbs mozzarella cheese
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8 ounces ricotta cheese
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8 ounces sour cream
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1 1/4 cups half-and-half
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1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided use
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1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
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1/2 teaspoon white pepper
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1 teaspoon chopped garlic
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2 teaspoons kosher salt
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1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
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1 (24 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
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12 ounces ground beef
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1 tablespoon chopped garlic
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1 cup chopped onion
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
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1 teaspoon granulated sugar
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1/2 cup red wine
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1/4 cup romano cheese
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salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cook spaghetti al dente according to package directions. Rinse under cold water and drain. Place in large mixing bowl.
- In another mixing bowl, stir together sour cream, ricotta, half-and-half, mozzarella, oregano, basil, white pepper, garlic, salt, and half the Parmesan cheese.
- Add above cheese mixture to the spaghetti. Using hands, mix gently until spaghetti is evenly coated with mixture.
- Rub a 9x13 glass baking dish with the olive oil.
- Gently place spaghetti mixture into prepared dish. Top with remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees in pre-heated oven for 30 minutes.
- Remove from oven, remove foil and place dish on cooling rack for 10 minutes.
- Cut into six-eight squares and top with meat sauce below, or your favorite meat or marinara sauce.
- Meat Sauce.: Heat a heavy saucepan on medium heat for five minutes.
- Add ground beef and stir to break up clumps. Cook till meat is browned well. Drain meat and set aside.
- Add onions and garlic to saucepan and cook over medium heat for about five minutes, or until softened.
- Return reserved meat to pan, along with spaghetti sauce, salt, oregano, basil, sugar, red wine and romano cheese. Stir well to combine.
- Bring mixture to a simmer and cook uncovered for 30 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste.