Baked Pizza Spaghetti Recipe

Name: Baked Pizza Spaghetti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 small onions, chopped; 1 small green bell pepper, chopped; 2/3 pound sliced button mushrooms; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 6 to 8 cloves garlic, chopped or minced; 3 tablespoons steak sauce; 2 pounds ground beef; 3 tablespoons oregano; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (2 1/2 ounce) can tomato paste; 2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes (Italian style preferred, not required); 2/3 cup Burgundy wine; 1 pinch sugar; 1 pound package spaghetti, cooked to al dente; 1 pound sharp cheddar, sliced thickly; 1 pound mozzarella, thickly sliced; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan; 1 large stick pepperoni, cut into 1/4-inch slices

Servings: persons

2 small onions, chopped
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
2/3 pound sliced button mushrooms
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 to 8 cloves garlic, chopped or minced
3 tablespoons steak sauce
2 pounds ground beef
3 tablespoons oregano
Freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (2 1/2 ounce) can tomato paste
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes (Italian style preferred, not required)
2/3 cup Burgundy wine
1 pinch sugar
1 pound package spaghetti, cooked to al dente
1 pound sharp cheddar, sliced thickly
1 pound mozzarella, thickly sliced
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 large stick pepperoni, cut into 1/4-inch slices

1
Saute onions, bell peppers and mushrooms in olive oil until tender.
2
Add garlic about halfway through saute.
3
Work the steak sauce through the raw ground beef.
4
Remove vegetables from pan and set aside.
5
Add ground beef to the pan and brown beef with 1/2 tablespoon of oregano, black pepper, and 1/2-teaspoon salt.
6
Drain the fat from the pan.
7
Add the vegetables back to the pan with the beef.
8
Add tomato sauce, tomato paste and 1 1/2 cans diced tomatoes.
9
(These may or may not be needed, the recipe is somewhat imprecise).
10
Gradually add the remaining oregano and the wine, stirring occasionally.
11
Simmer for 25 minutes.
12
Add pinch of sugar.
13
Add cooked spaghetti noodles and mix thoroughly.
14
Pour 1/2 of the spaghetti mixture into a greased baking pan.
15
Top with sliced cheddar cheese.
16
Add remaining spaghetti mixture and top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
17
If the pepperoni is low fat, it can be added on top of the cheese at this time.
18
If not, it should be cooked in the microwave for 2 minutes, on a paper towel, until the grease runs out, then added 5 minutes before the spaghetti is ready to come out of the oven.
19
Bake 20 minutes at 375 degrees F.
20
The recipes for this program, which were provided by contributors and guests who may not be professional chefs, have not been tested in the Food Network's kitchens.
21
Therefore, the Food Network cannot attest to the accuracy of any of the recipes.

1909

kcal

Calories

116

Fat

100

Carbs

120

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 small onions, chopped, 1 small green bell pepper, chopped, 2/3 pound sliced button mushrooms, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Baked Pizza Spaghetti falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Baked Pizza Spaghetti

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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