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Pioneer Woman Baked Spaghetti With 3 Sauces

Pioneer Woman Baked Spaghetti With 3 Sauces Recipe

  • Author: Anabelle McLean
  • Prep Time: 30
  • Cook Time: 40
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Pioneer Woman Baked Spaghetti with 3 Sauces is a layered pasta dish featuring spaghetti noodles, three different types of savory sauces, and a generous amount of cheese. This hearty and flavorful meal is baked to perfection, making it a comforting and satisfying dish for any occasion.


Ingredients

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  • For the Meat Sauce:
    • 1 pound ground beef
    • 1 small onion, diced
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • Salt and pepper to taste
  • For the Alfredo Sauce:
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
    • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • Salt and pepper to taste
  • For the Pesto Sauce:
    • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
    • 1/4 cup pine nuts
    • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • 1/2 cup olive oil
    • Salt and pepper to taste
  • For the Spaghetti:
    • 1 pound spaghetti noodles
    • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
    • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Meat Sauce

  1. Cook the Beef: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. Sauté Vegetables: Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
  3. Add Marinara Sauce: Stir in the marinara sauce and dried oregano. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 2: Prepare the Alfredo Sauce

  1. Heat Cream and Butter: In a saucepan, combine heavy cream and butter. Cook over medium heat until the butter is melted.
  2. Add Parmesan: Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.

Step 3: Prepare the Pesto Sauce

  1. Blend Ingredients: In a food processor, combine fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, grated Parmesan cheese, and garlic cloves.
  2. Add Olive Oil: While the processor is running, slowly add olive oil until the mixture is smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 4: Cook the Spaghetti

  1. Boil Noodles: Cook spaghetti noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Step 5: Assemble the Dish

  1. Layer the Sauces and Noodles: In a large baking dish, spread a layer of meat sauce, followed by a layer of cooked spaghetti, Alfredo sauce, and pesto sauce. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used.
  2. Top with Cheese: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese over the top.

Step 6: Bake the Spaghetti

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Bake: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.