Spaghetti Cheese Casserole

Make this tasty pasta casserole with a log pasta, such as linguini, bucatini, perciatelli, or spaghetti. The rich and creamy cheese sauce makes this a casserole irresistible. I love buttery sourdough crumbs for the topping on this spaghetti and cheese bake, but any soft breadcrumbs will work beautifully.

Recipe Variations

• Meat: Add some diced cooked bacon or ham for smoky flavor.
• Vegetables: Add sautéed mushrooms, peppers, or onions to the cheese sauce.
• Herbs: Chives, parsley, or thyme can add color and flavor to the sauce.
• Poultry: Add 1 to 2 cups of chopped cooked chicken or turkey for a complete satisfying meal.

Spaghetti Cheese Casserole

Diana

Enjoy this tasty spaghetti cheese casserole with a creamy cheese sauce and a crispy breadcrumb topping. Customize with bacon, vegetables, or herbs for your own twist.

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Course Pasta

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes minutes

Ingredients

  

• 12 ounces spaghetti or linguine, or use a similar specialty pasta, such as bucatini
• 6 tablespoons butter, divided use
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 1/4 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided use
• 3/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese, divided use
• 1 cup soft bread crumbs

Instructions

• Cook the pasta in boiling salted water following package directions. Drain and set aside.
• Heat oven to 350 F. Lightly butter a 2 1/2-quart baking dish or spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray. I used butter flavored spray.
• Meanwhile, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. Blend in the flour until smooth and bubbly. Cook, stirring, for 1 minutes. Stir in the mustard, salt, and black pepper. Add the cayenne, if using. Gradually stir in milk. Cook, stirring, until thickened.
• Reserve about one-third of the cheddar cheese and 3 tablespoons of the Pecorino Romano for topping. Add the remaining cheese to the sauce mixture and cook, stirring, just until cheese has melted.
• Combine the cheese sauce and the hot drained pasta.
• Pour the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the reserved cheddar and Romano or Parmesan cheese over the pasta mixture.
• Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and toss with the soft bread crumbs. Sprinkle over the cheese layer. Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden brown.

Keyword pasta and cheese, spaghetti casserole

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