Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Baked Spaghetti recipe, a delightful dish perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This easy-to-make casserole features tender spaghetti pasta combined with savory ground beef, rich marinara sauce, and a generous layer of melty cheese baked to golden perfection. With its quick preparation time and customizable ingredients, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your home. Enjoy the satisfaction of serving a hearty meal that will bring smiles to the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces spaghetti pasta (white or whole wheat)
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
- ¾ cup chopped yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 48 ounces marinara sauce
- 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
- 4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook spaghetti until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, sauté onions for 2 minutes.
- Add ground beef, cooking until browned; drain excess fat.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook briefly before adding marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for 5–10 minutes.
- Mix cooked spaghetti with sauce and stir in ¼ cup Parmesan cheese.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish, top with mozzarella and remaining Parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes until cheese is golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg