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Up-Side Down Spaghetti

Spaghetti layered in a casserole cream cheese, pasta, meaty sauce, with cheese as the final layer
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. Hamburger
  • 1 pkg. Spaghetti Noodles
  • 1 Onion diced
  • 1 lb. Mushrooms sliced
  • 1-2 Tbsp. Season Salt
  • 1-2 Tbsp. Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tbsp. Brown Sugar
  • 2 jars Spaghetti Sauce
  • 1 pkg. Cheese
  • 2 C. Mozzerella Cheese
  • Parmesan Cheese (Optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°.
    In a pot begin browning your hamburger. Add your seasonings. Season salt and Garlic Powder. (The above measurements are approximate *** Adjust to taste***)
    When the hamburger is still slightly pink add the diced onion and sliced mushrooms cook until onions are translucent and mushrooms are tender. About 5-6 minutes.
    Add in the sauce. Add 1 Tbsp. brown sugar. Mix.
    In another pot, begin boiling water for your pasta. When ready cook according to package directions.
    Let simmer stirring occasionally for at least 20 minutes until it has heated through.
    TASTE TEST and this is when you will adjust the seasoning, add more garlic or salt. A little at a time.
    In a 9X 12 baking pan spread the package of cream cheese evenly on the bottom.
    When the pasta is done, drain add the layer to the top of the cream cheese.
    Pour the spaghetti meat mixture on top of the spaghetti, spread it evenly.
    Add the mozzarella cheese.
    Bake at 350° for 30-45 minutes until heated through and cheese is bubbly and melted.
    Let sit for about 10 minutes.
    ENJOY!

Notes

Another option is to mix the pasta and the spaghetti sauce together before adding it to the pan and then it is already mixed!  Both ways are delicious!