"BEST baked spaghetti recipe! A comforting pasta casserole that is on the healthy-ish side using less cheese (part-skim, when possible). The kicker is in the easy, flavor-packed homemade spaghetti sauce. The perfect texture and balance of flavors!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 lb thin spaghetti (whole grain spaghetti, if you like)
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3 eggs
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1 cup part-skim ricotta (I used this one)
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 to 1 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella (non-fat, if possible), more to your liking
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1/4 cup Private Reserve Greek extra virgin olive oil
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1/2 yellow onion, grated
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3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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2 carrots, finely grated (I used this box grater)
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1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
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1/2 cup water
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Salt and Black Pepper
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1 tbsp dried oregano
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1 tsp sweet Spanish paprika
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1/4 cup each fresh torn basil and chopped parsley leaves
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Crushed red pepper, optional