Spaghetti Bake

When Stacy made this, I have to admit I was excited.  I mean.  It's spaghetti.  Baked.  All that ooey gooey cheese just waved at me from the casserole dish and I was so happy.  I admit it.  I love cheese.  And it definitely went well in this dish.

Spaghetti Bake

Adapted from a recipe found at: Southern Bite

Ingredients You'll Need:

• 8 oz angel hair spaghetti
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 onion, diced
• 24 oz jar spaghetti sauce
• 8 oz cream cheese 
• 2 tablespoons 2% milk
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
• 2 cups chopped green and red bell peppers
• 2 tablespoons butter

Directions:

• Cook spaghetti according to package directions and drain.
• Saute onions, bell peppers, and butter over medium heat.  Set aside.  Using the same skillet cook the turkey until browned.
• Return bell peppers and onions to pan and add spaghetti sauce. Bring to a simmer.
• In another small bowl, combine cream cheese, milk, and garlic powder. (You may need to add water to this mixture if it is too thick.  Just add a teaspoon at a time until it reaches your desired consistency.)
• Spray a 9X13 baking dish with cooking spray and layer noodles, then cream cheese mixture, then meat sauce. Top with mozzarella and bake at 350 degrees F 30 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Hello, Cheese.  Where have you been all my life? ;)

I loved this stuff.  Usually I try not to go back a second time, but I had to make an exception for this.  It was that good!  Enjoy xoxo