Description
Baked spaghetti is a comforting classic that brings joy to any family gathering. This dish combines al dente pasta, savory ground beef, and layers of gooey cheese baked to perfection. With rich marinara sauce and hints of Italian seasoning, it’s an easy-to-make meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this baked spaghetti recipe is sure to become a treasured favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz uncooked spaghetti
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook spaghetti in boiling salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add ground beef, and cook until browned.
- Stir in marinara sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a greased baking dish, layer half the spaghetti, meat sauce, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; uncover and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake for another 15 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg