Spaghettis gratinés pour les soirs de semaine

Ingrédients

• 1 lb. uncooked spaghetti
• 1 (14 oz.) bag plant-based meat crumble ((You can also use actual ground beef or turkey, if not limited to meatless option))
• 2 Tbsps Extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 onion, chopped ((You can use white, yellow, or red onions))
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups tomato sauce
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp back pepper
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 cup vegetable stock, organic
• 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup freshly-grated parmesan

Préparation

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and prep a 9x13 baking dish.

2. 2

   --- TO COOK THE PASTA: ---

3. 3

   Cook the pasta according to packaging but 2 minutes less than the time. Drain and add cooked spaghetti to prepped baking dish.

4. 4

   --- TO MAKE THE MEAT + SAUCE: ---

5. 5

   In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil until heated. Add the onions and minced garlic, and sauté for 1 minute or so, until fragrant. Add the meat crumble (or actual meat), stirring until combined and the meat begins to brown, while breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.

6. 6

   Add the tomato sauce, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes, stirring until combined. Next, add the veggie stock and stir to combine and let everything bubble for 1 minute or so before reducing the heat.

7. 7

   Reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer a bit, about 4-5 minutes-----until the sauce becomes fragrant and thickened from the meat. NOTE: If you'd like it to be a bit more "saucy", add an additional ¼ cup or so of veggie stock. Remove from heat.

8. 8

   --- BAKE EVERYTHING: ---

9. 9

   Pour the meat + sauce mixture atop the spaghetti in the baking dish and toss around until spaghetti is coated. Top with cheeses until evenly covered and bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and is a little golden (if preferred). Remove from oven and let it cool slightly before serving.

10. 10

    Serve and garnish with chopped fresh parsley and/or grated parmesan, if desired.

11. 11

    Bon Appetit!