Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
16 unit

spaghetti

dried

8 unit

tomato sauce

canned

6 unit

tomato paste

canned

1 tsp

ground cinnamon

0.25 cup

vegetable oil

1 tsp

salt

to taste

1 tsp

pepper

to taste

Step 1
~9 min

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2
~9 min

Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 3
~9 min

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

Step 4
~9 min

Add spaghetti and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente.

Step 5
~9 min

Drain spaghetti.

Step 6
~9 min

Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, cinnamon, oil, salt and pepper into the drained spaghetti.

Step 7
~9 min

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 8
~9 min

Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, or until top is crunchy.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a pinch of sugar to balance the acidity of the tomatoes.

For a richer flavor, use a high-quality tomato sauce.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad

Serve with garlic bread

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green salad
Garlic bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Syria

Cultural Significance

Reflects a fusion of Italian and Syrian flavors.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Family dinner
Weeknight meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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