Ingredients:
- 454 grams of rotini (or spaghetti or elbow)
- One-half tsp kosher salt and two tbsp butter
- Two teaspoons of olive oil
- One tablespoon of finely chopped garlic
- One medium onion, either white or yellow; one medium bell pepper, green
- sliced mushrooms weighing 227 grams
- Half a teaspoon of ground black pepper
- half a teaspoon of kosher salt
- Grated cheese (either mozzarella, Italian blend, or cheddar), 3/4 cup
- sixty milliliters of sour cream
- 794 grams of pasta sauce with a red color
Preparation
Let’s get this gastronomic trip begun. Grab your apron and channel your inner Italian nonna, because we’re about to learn how to make traditional spaghetti. Don’t worry, you won’t need a time machine to make this traditional dish. Simply follow these steps, and presto!
Blend the ingredients.
First things first: collect all of the components. Consider them a little symphony awaiting the creation of a famous song. Blend those aromatic herbs and spices like a maestro would with a baton: quickly and precisely.
Cook pasta.
It’s time to boil some water and put in your favorite pasta. Remember the golden rule: a watched pot never boils, so take a break, perhaps grab an espresso, and enjoy the anticipation. Cook the pasta until it’s al dente—firm but tender, just the way we like it!
Prepare Baking Dish.
Next, get a baking dish. This will be the stage where all of the magic occurs. Imagine it as the huge coliseum for your pasta creation. Let’s make it a worthy venue by greasing it up a little to prevent the dramatic stick-to-the-bottom scenario.
Prepare Vegetables.
Now, avoid the tears and slice those colorful vegetables like a master. For crying out loud, you are preparing pasta, not an onion-induced sob tale. Slice, dice, and set aside—they’ll have a big part to play soon.
Sauté vegetables.
Heat a great pan and sauté the veggies until they are bursting with flavor. We’re searching for that golden-brown tint, which indicates well-cooked vegetables. This is stir-fry ballet, and you’re the choreographer—make it count!
Cook beef.
Enter the meat! Brown it in the pan until well done. This is a protein-rich powerhouse that adds heartiness to any food. Do not rush it; allow it to realize its full potential. Give it the respect it deserves—similar to seasoning a high-quality steak.
Mix Cheese.
Now it’s time to grate and combine your favorite cheeses, resulting in a mixture that would make even the dairy gods weep with ecstasy. Mozzarella, cheddar, and parmesan—build your dream squad. This cheesy sweetness is ready to bring everything together in perfect harmony.
Assemble dish
Layer your baking dish as if it were lasagna’s cool cousin. Begin with spaghetti, then sauté the veggies, and then top the meat. Repeat until you run out of ingredients, then finish with the golden cheese blend. This is when all of your hard work comes together to create greatness.
Bake
Preheat your oven to a comfortable temperature. Slide that bad boy in and bake until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown. The scent will be your kitchen’s applause, signifying that your food is about to receive an ovation.
Serve
Finally, top your Old-School Spaghetti with a sprinkling of fresh basil or parsley. Perhaps include a dash of pride. You just made a dish deserving of a standing ovation. Gather your loved ones and let them enjoy this delicious, homey spaghetti.
Enjoy your meal!