Recipe Name Skillet-Baked Spaghetti Submitted by beks78 Recipe Description from Cook's Country Dec/Jan 2008 Quantity 6 Quantity Unit servings Prep Time (minutes) 10 Cook Time (minutes) 30 Ready In (minutes) 40

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 12 ounces extra lean ground beef 4 ounces italian sausage 4 cloves garlic minced 1/4 teaspoon red peppers (hot), crushed 1/4 teaspoon oregano, dried 28 ounces Crushed Tomatoes 8 ounces spaghetti, broken into rough 2-inch pieces 2 cups (8 fl oz) water 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/4 cup, fluid (yields 2 cups whipped) heavy cream 6 tablespoons basil, fresh, chopped 1 cup, shredded cheese, Italian blend Steps Sequence Step 1 Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat broiler. Cook beef and sausage in large oven safe nonstick skillet over medium heat, breaking up meat with wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain meat on paper towel-lined plate and pour off fat from skillet Return meat to skillet. Add garlic, pepper flakes, and oregano and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. 2 Stir in tomatoes, spaghetti, water, and salt. Cover and cook, stirring often, until spaghetti begins to soften, about 7 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to simmer, covered, until spaghetti is aldente, about 7 minutes. 3 Stir in cream, basil, and 1/3 cup cheese. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and broil until surface is spotty brown, about 3 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes. Serve.