Baked Spaghetti
Baked spaghetti is the ultimate comfort dish, perfect for chilly evenings or busy weeknights. With layers of al dente pasta, savory ground beef, rich marinara sauce, and a melty cheese topping, this recipe is both easy to prepare and impressive enough for gatherings. Enjoy the aroma of bubbling cheese as it fills your home, making every bite a nostalgic reminder of family dinners.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- In a skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat. Drain fat and stir in marinara sauce; simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, eggs, salt, pepper, and half of the mozzarella until smooth.
- In a greased baking dish, layer half of the spaghetti, half of the meat mixture, and half of the ricotta mixture. Repeat layers.
- Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes until bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg