Colorful Pasta Bake With (Yes) Rice Krispies! |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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I know what you are thinking. What are rice krispie cereal doing in a pasta dish? Well I promise you I thought the very same thing. With much hesitation I tried this recipe 13 years ago and to my disbelief and excitement it turned out FABULOUS! This is one of my most favorite recipes to take to a neighbor. Not only is it very tasty but its a great conversation maker! I hope you enjoy it as much as my family and children do, they love it! Ingredients:
8 ounces uncooked spaghetti |
1 lb ground beef |
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped |
1/2 cup sliced onion |
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce |
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes |
1 beef bouillon cube |
1 teaspoon italian seasoning |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
2 cups diced zucchini |
2 cups rice krispies |
1/3 cup parmesan cheese |
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese |
Directions:
1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
2. Brown ground beef, garlic and onions over medium heat, stirring frequently. Drain juices, if necessary.
3. Once browned add tomato sauce, tomatoes, bouillon cube, Italian seasoning, salt, zucchini and rice krispies cereal, mixing until combined.
4. Cover and cook over medium heat until mixture starts to simmer, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Place half of meat sauce in bottom of 9x13 casserole dish coated with cooking spray. Spread spaghetti evenly over sauce and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Spread remaining sauce over spaghetti.
6. Cover casserole.
7. Bake at 350° F about 30 minutes or until heated through.
8. Sprinkle with Mozzarella cheese and return to oven, uncovered, 5 minutes longer or until cheese melts.
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