Description
A comforting baked spaghetti dish with layers of pasta, rich tomato sauce, and melted cheese. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef with onion and garlic. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a baking dish, layer half the spaghetti, half the meat sauce, and half the cheeses. Repeat layers.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Substitute ground turkey for a lighter option.
- Add sautéed mushrooms or bell peppers for extra flavor.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: baked spaghetti, pasta, Italian, comfort food, easy dinner