Greek-Style Spaghetti Bake Recipe

Name: Greek-Style Spaghetti Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 medium chopped onion; 2 teaspoons dried oregano (or to taste); 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic; 1/2 cup red wine; 1/4 cup water; 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste); 1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes (undrained); 1/4 cup flour; 2 cups half-and-half cream; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated; 4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, divided; 1 egg; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 7 ounces spaghetti (cooked and drained)

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
1 medium chopped onion
2 teaspoons dried oregano (or to taste)
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
1/2 cup red wine
1/4 cup water
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes (undrained)
1/4 cup flour
2 cups half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, divided
1 egg
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
7 ounces spaghetti (cooked and drained)

1
Heat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
3
In a skillet saute the ground beef, onion, garlic and oregano.
4
Add in the wine, water, cinnamon, salt and pepper and the tomatoes with juice; bring to a boil simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until thick.
5
In a medium pan,combine the flour, half and half cream 1/2 tsp allspice; bring to a boil, reduce the heat and cook for 5 minutes stirring constantly until thick; remove from heat.
6
Stir in mozzarella cheese, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and egg; mix well until cheese has melted.
7
In the bottom of the greased casserole dish, sprinkle 2 tablespoons bread crumbs.
8
Then evenly spread in about 2 cups cooked spaghetti.
9
Top with 2 cups of cooked ground beef mixture, then 1 cup of cream sauce.
10
Repeat the layers.
11
In a small bowl, combine the 1/2 cup bread crumbs with 2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese; sprinkle over the top of the casserole.
12
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.

983

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* 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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, 1 medium chopped onion, 2 teaspoons dried oregano (or to taste), 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Greek-Style Spaghetti Bake 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.

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Greek-Style Spaghetti Bake

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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