| This is a recipe for Rotini Bake. It is adapted from a | | | | noodles, set aside. |
| traditional Spaghetti Bake recipe. This is the quick | | | | Step 2: Brown ground beef with chopped onion (or |
| version as it calls for the jar of spaghetti sauce. It | | | | onion powder) and garlic powder. Drain well. Mix with |
| tastes even better and more personalized with | | | | rotini noodles. Add 2 jars of spaghetti sauce. Mix well. |
| homemade sauce. This is one of my favorite recipes. | | | | Step 3: Spray a baking pan with non-stick spray. Add |
| 2 lb ground beef | | | | half of the spaghetti sauce, ground beef and noodle |
| 2 26 oz jar of spaghetti sauce | | | | mixture to the bottom of a baking pan. Sprinkle half of |
| 1 8 oz package mozzarella cheese | | | | the mozzarella cheese and cheddar cheese over the |
| 1 8 oz package cheddar cheese | | | | mixture. Add the other half of the spaghetti sauce, |
| 1 16 oz box of rotini noodles | | | | ground beef and noodle mixture. Sprinkle the remaining |
| 1 medium onion chopped or 1 tablespoon onion powder | | | | cheese over the top. |
| 1 Tablespoon garlic powder | | | | Step 4: Cover pan with Foil. Place in oven and bake |
| Non Stick Spray | | | | for 30-45 minutes or until cheese is bubbly. Remove |
| Preheat oven to 350 Degrees | | | | foil and bake another 15-20 minutes (or until golden |
| Technique | | | | brown) |
| Step 1: Put a generous amount of water into a pan. | | | | You can also substitute the ground beef with ground |
| Bring to a rolling boil. Boil noodles for 5 minutes. | | | | turkey to make this a healthier option. This dish is best |
| (Noodles will not be cooked all of the way). Drain | | | | served with garlic bread and a side salad. |