Baked Spaghetti Casserole
Baked spaghetti casserole is the ultimate comfort food, bringing together perfectly cooked pasta, rich marinara sauce, and gooey melted cheese in one delightful dish. This recipe is not just easy to make but also customizable to suit your family’s tastes. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, it’s guaranteed to create lasting memories around the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook spaghetti until al dente, then drain.
- In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Add marinara sauce and seasonings; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Mix cooked spaghetti with ricotta and half the mozzarella in a bowl.
- Layer half the meat sauce in a greased baking dish, followed by half the spaghetti mixture, then more meat sauce and remaining cheeses on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 casserole (approx. 290g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg