1jarspaghetti sauce24 oz., no sugar listed in ingredients
1TbspBalsamic Vinegar
1Tbspbottled minced garlic
1tspsalt
1tsppepper
1cupbell pepperdiced
1/2cuponiondiced
1lbground beef90% lean or leaner
8oz100% whole grain angel hair pasta
2 1/2cupscheddar-jack cheesegrated, divided
Side Salad
5ozmixed salad greens
1/2cucumbersliced
20grape tomatoessliced
Olive Garden Copy Cat Breadsticks
1 1/2cupwaterwarm
10Tbspunsalted butterdivided
2Tbsphoney
4cups100% whole wheat pastry flour(regular is ok but pastry is better for this recipe)
2Tbspvital wheat gluten
2 1/2tspsaltdivided
2 1/4tspbread machine yeast
2tspgarlic powder
Instructions
Baked Spaghetti
Preheat oven to 350. Set 1/2 c. cheese aside. Brown beef. While beef is browning, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Combine beef, sauce, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, bell peppers, and onions. Add 1 c. sauce mixture to the bottom of a greased 13X9 baking dish. Top with half the pasta. Top with 1 c. cheese. Repeat layers, ending with sauce. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Top with reserved cheese. Bake 5-7 more minutes or until cheese melts.
Side Salad
Combine vegetables. Drizzle with dressing. 4 servings
Olive Garden Copy Cat Breadsticks
Add water, 2 Tbsp. melted butter, and honey to the bowl of a stand mixer. Add flour and gluten. Add 1 1/2 tsp. salt to the side of the bowl. Add yeast to flour. Mix on low 3-5 minutes, just until soft. Divide dough into 16 equal portions. Roll each portion into a log, about 6 inches long. Place breadsticks on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover with a clean dish towel. Allow to rise 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 400. Bake breadsticks 6-7 minutes. Melt 8 Tbsp. butter with garlic powder and remaining 1 t. salt. Brush over breadsticks. Return breadsticks to oven, and bake 5-8 more minutes. Immediately after removing from the oven, brush with the butter mixture again. Allow to cool slightly before serving. 16 servings
Notes
Consider using the Creamy Garlic Dressing from this recipe: CLICK HERE