It’s chilly outside, and sometimes nothing satisfies
Dr. Ouyang and her staff here at
First Class Braces more than a hot meal. Our friends at the
American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) made an appetizing (and braces-friendly!) winter dish that is sure to delight. Remember, a healthy diet provides essential nutrients and helps you achieve the best possible result from your orthodontic treatment.
Best Baked SpaghettiIngredients•1 lb. ground beef
•1 medium onion, chopped or 1 Tablespoon dried onion
•1 clove garlic, chopped
•3 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
•½ cup Burgundy or merlot wine (Burgundy gives a deeper flavor)
•1 teaspoon dried oregano
•1 Tablespoon sugar
•½ teaspoon salt
•½ cup grated American cheese, about 4 slices, or ½ cup grated mild cheddar cheese
•½ lb. dry spaghetti, broken in half
DirectionsPreheat oven to 350°. In a large no-stick frying pan or Dutch over, sauté meat, onion and garlic. Add tomato sauce, wine, oregano, sugar and salt. Simmer, cover, 1 hour, stirring occasionally. (It really makes a difference if you can take this amount of time! Otherwise 20 minutes will serve to heat everything.) Cook spaghetti and drain. Put half the spaghetti in a greased 3-quart casserole, and then add half the sauce and ¼ cup of the grated cheese. Add the remaining spaghetti and sauce, and stir everything with a large spoon. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top. Best if baked for 45 minutes at 350°. Makes about six to eight servings.
Enjoy this great winter dish and happy Friday!
--From Dr. Ouyang and team
In this season given to tidings of comfort and joy, and as Dr. Ouyang and her team at First Class Braces reflect on the year that was, we’d like to ask you, our great patients: What do you love about the holidays this year? Being with your loved ones? A clean slate for 2010? Opening presents by the fireplace? All the delicious food? Also, what gift are you most looking forward to getting this year?
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