Description
A hearty baked spaghetti casserole with layers of pasta, meat, and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions; drain.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef with onion and garlic.
- Add marinara sauce and Italian seasoning; simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked spaghetti, ricotta cheese, and meat sauce.
- Transfer to a baking dish and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for a leaner option.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- This dish can be made ahead and frozen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the casserole
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: baked spaghetti casserole