Description
Baked spaghetti is the ultimate comfort food that combines al dente pasta, hearty meat sauce, and gooey cheese into a delightful casserole. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings, delivering rich flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 3 cups shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil water in a large pot; add salt and cook spaghetti until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Stir in marinara sauce, oregano, and basil; let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Combine spaghetti with the meat sauce mixture in a large bowl.
- In a greased baking dish, layer half of the spaghetti mixture, sprinkle with mozzarella, top with remaining spaghetti, and finish with more mozzarella.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg