Great flavor, and easy to make! This is perfect the way it is, but would also be great with some summer squash and/or zucchini.
Preheat oven to 350F
Cook spaghetti until almost al dente (be careful not to overcook - it will cook more when it bakes; it should still be a little white in the middle when you put it in the oven).
In a medium skillet, heat oil, add onions, and saute until soft. Add garlic, and cook about a minute more. Add tomatoes, and cook about a minute or two. Add crushed tomatoes, and cook until sauce begins to simmer. Add cream, and cook until sauce begins to simmer. Add oregano, salt, and pepper, and simmer 5 minutes. Taste, and adjust seasonings - sauce should have a good, full flavor that won't be overwhelmed by the pasta.
Lightly oil a 9x9 baking dish, and add spaghetti. Pour sauce over spaghetti. Arrange basil leaves so that they cover the top. Sprinkle smoked mozzarella over the basil leaves.
Bake for about 10-15 minutes, until cheese is completely melted and a little bubbly.
I made this up with things I had in my fridge and cupboard. Mostly I needed to use the basil, tomatoes, and smoked mozzarella, and didn't want to make a trip to the store for anything. The smoked mozzarella really makes the dish, and the fresh basil is excellent!
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (349g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 5 | ||
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Calories: 663 | ||
Calories from Fat: 293 (44%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 32.5g | 43 % | |
Saturated Fat 18.5g | 92 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 8.3g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 1.5g | ||
Cholesterol 108.8mg | 33 % | |
Sodium 1123.7mg | 39 % | |
Potassium 623.6mg | 16 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 64.5g | 19 % | |
Dietary Fiber 5.2g | 21 % | |
Sugars, other 59.3g | ||
Protein 27.5g | 39 % | |
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Calories per serving: 663
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