Baked Spaghetti Pizza Dish (Print Format)
Hearty baked spaghetti topped with melted cheese, savory sauce, and pepperoni. Ready in under 1.5 hours.
# Ingredients:
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cooking spray
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1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti, broken into 2-inch pieces
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
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1/4 cup milk
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1 large egg, beaten
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
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1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/4 teaspoon dried basil
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4 ounces pepperoni sausage, sliced
# Steps:
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Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti pieces and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
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In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup mozzarella, milk, beaten egg, salt, and garlic salt.
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Add drained spaghetti to the cheese mixture and stir until thoroughly combined. Spread evenly into the prepared baking dish.
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Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and reduce temperature to 350°F.
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Spread spaghetti sauce over the baked spaghetti layer. Sprinkle oregano and basil evenly, then top with remaining 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese. Arrange sliced pepperoni on top.
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Return to oven and bake until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned, approximately 30 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
# Tips:
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Use cooking spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.