Baked Linguine With Meat Sauce Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Linguine With Meat Sauce

• Lean Ground Beef
• Garlic Cloves
• Crushed Tomatoes
• one (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• Tomato Paste
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Sugar
• Linguine
• 1 cup sour cream
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• Green Onion
• Sharp Cheddar Cheese

How to Make Baked Linguine With Meat Sauce

1. Brown 1 lb ground beef and 2 cloves minced garlic in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, breaking up the beef with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
2. Stir in one (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Set meat sauce aside.
5. Cook 1 lb linguine according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 13x9 inch baking dish.
7. Transfer the cooked linguine to the prepared baking dish.
8. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup sour cream, 4 ounces cream cheese (softened), and 2 tablespoons chopped green onions.
9. Spread the sour cream mixture evenly over the linguine.
10. Top with the meat sauce.
11. Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese over the meat sauce.
12. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly. If the pasta seems dry, add a little of the reserved pasta water.