Description
A delicious and hearty Baked Spaghetti Casserole that is sure to become your family’s new favorite dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion and minced garlic until the meat is fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked spaghetti and the meat sauce mixture. Mix well to ensure the spaghetti is evenly coated.
- In a separate bowl, mix the ricotta cheese with half of the mozzarella cheese and half of the Parmesan cheese.
- In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, layer half of the spaghetti mixture, followed by the ricotta mixture, and then the remaining spaghetti mixture on top.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over the top.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef with sautéed mushrooms or a plant-based meat alternative.
- Add vegetables like spinach, bell peppers, or zucchini to the meat sauce for extra nutrition and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg