Lunch: Baked Spaghetti and Mozzarella

This new take on spaghetti is baked with fresh mozzarella, canned tomatoes, and aromatic basil for a crispy casserole main dish.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Basil

Health benefits of Baked Spaghetti and Mozzarella

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 lb. spaghetti
2 c. packed basil leaves
3/4 lb. fresh mozzarella
Coarse salt
2 cans whole peeled tomatoes
2 clove garlic

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Set a large pot of salted water to boil. In a food processor, pulse tomatoes until coarsely chopped. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes and bring to a boil. Cook at a rapid simmer until sauce thickens, about 12 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook pasta 5 minutes (it will still be crunchy). Drain pasta and return to pot. Add tomato sauce, basil, and half the mozzarella and toss to combine. Transfer mixture to a 3-quart baking dish and top with remaining cheese. Bake until cheese is golden and edges are bubbling, about 25 minutes. Looking for more dinner options? Check out our pork chop recipes, chicken recipes, and potato recipes.

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