Monterey Spaghetti, Baked Spaghetti, Spinach (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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4 ounces spaghetti, noodles broken into 2-inch pieces, cooked.
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1 large egg.
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1 cup sour cream.
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1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated.
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder.
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2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded.
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1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained.
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1 (2.8-ounce) can crispy fried onions, divided.
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
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Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
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In a large bowl, beat the egg.
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Add the sour cream, parmesan cheese, and garlic powder to the bowl and mix well.
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Add the cooked spaghetti, Monterey Jack cheese, spinach, and 1/2 of the fried onions to the egg mixture. Stir until combined.
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Pour the spaghetti mixture into the prepared baking dish.
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Bake, covered, for about 30 minutes until heated through.
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Top the spaghetti mixture with the remaining fried onions.
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Bake for another 5 minutes, or until the onions are golden-brown.
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Serve hot.
# Notes:
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This baked spaghetti is a perfect comfort dish, combining cheesy goodness with the healthy touch of spinach.
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The crispy fried onions on top add a nice texture contrast to the creamy pasta.