Monterey Spaghetti

3.84 from 6 votes

You will love the tasty flavors in this Monterey spaghetti! Tender spaghetti baked in a cheesy mixture and loaded with spinach and crispy fried onions. It's a surprisingly delicious combination of flavors and an easy weeknight dinner!

Prep Time20

Cook Time40

Total Time1

Course: Dinner

Keyword: monterey spaghetti

Servings: people

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

8 ounces spaghetti
2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded and divided
1 cup sour cream
½ cup ricotta cheese
1 large egg
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
6 ounces crispy fried onions, divided

Instructions

Break the 8 ounces spaghetti in half and cook it according to the package directions until it is al dente. Drain and set aside.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 9X13 baking dish with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, whisk together the 2 cups monterey jack cheese, ½ cup of the 1 cup parmesan cheese, 1 cup sour cream, ½ cup ricotta cheese, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
Add 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach,3 ounces of the 6 ounces crispy fried onions, and cooked spaghetti to the cheese mixture. Toss thoroughly and combine the ingredients.
Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, spread the remaining fried onions and parmesan cheese on top of the spaghetti. Bake for an additional 5-8 minutes until the top is golden brown and crispy.
Remove from the oven and let it rest for at least 5 minutes before serving.

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