Cheesy Baked Spaghetti

That rich, golden, cheese-pull spaghetti you shared is all about buttery garlic flavor + a bubbly baked cheese topping 😋

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–5)

For pasta:

• 300g spaghetti
• Salt (for boiling)

For sauce:

• 3 tbsp butter
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 cup heavy cream (or milk for lighter version)
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt (to taste)

For topping:

• 1 1/2 cups mozzarella (shredded)
• 1/2 cup parmesan (grated)
• 2 tbsp parsley (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook pasta
   Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente → drain
2. Make sauce
   • Melt butter
   • Add garlic (30 sec)
   • Add cream + seasoning → simmer 2–3 mins
3. Mix pasta
   Toss spaghetti in sauce until well coated
4. Assemble
   • Transfer to baking dish
   • Top with mozzarella + parmesan
5. Bake
   • 190°C (375°F) for 15–20 mins
   • Broil 2–3 mins for golden crust
6. Serve
   Garnish with parsley → enjoy that cheese pull!

💡 Pro Tips

• Use mozzarella for stretch, parmesan for flavor
• Add a splash of pasta water if sauce is thick
• Don’t overbake → keeps it creamy inside

🔥 Variations

• Chicken: Add grilled chicken pieces
• Spicy: Add chili flakes
• Extra Creamy: Add cream cheese
• Budget: Use milk instead of cream

⚖️ Approx Nutrition (Per Serving)

• Calories: ~400–500
• Protein: ~15–20g
• Carbs: ~40–50g
• Fat: ~20–30g

🧮 WW Points (Approx)

• 8–12 points

👉 Lower it:

• Use low-fat milk
• Reduce cheese
• Use whole wheat pasta