Baked Spaghetti is a tasty twist on a classic meal! A quick and savory meat sauce combined with spaghetti and topped with delicious cheese, then baked in the oven until hot and bubbly! The perfect week-night dinner for family gatherings or potlucks.
Meatloaf, Chicken Noodle Soup, Homemade Macaroni and Cheese and THIS baked spaghetti are some of my very favorite comfort foods!
Our family LOVES spaghetti. It tastes delicious, it is simple to make and you really can’t mess it up! This baked spaghetti recipe is no exception! You get all the flavors of a traditional stove-top spaghetti dish, but the flavors combine just a bit more and the the melty cheese is amazing!
Baked Spaghetti Recipe
Baked Spaghetti Recipe
Servings: 8 people
Baked Spaghetti is a tasty twist on a classic meal! A quick and savory meat sauce combined with spaghetti and topped with delicious cheese, then baked in the oven until hot and bubbly! The perfect week-night dinner for family gatherings or potlucks.
Ingredients
- 1 16 oz spaghetti
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 32 ounce jar spaghetti sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 5 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 cups ricotta cheese, divided
- 5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- basil, fresh or dried, optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Break spaghetti in half or thirds (this will make serving easier) and add the noodles to boiling water. Cook for 12 minutes, or until tender, stirring occasionally. Drain and return to the pot.
- Meanwhile, cook beef and onion in a skillet over medium/high heat, stirring until meat is browned and onion is translucent, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess fat and return to the skillet.
- Add spaghetti sauce and salt to the meat mixture, stir until combined, then set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs, Parmesan, and butter. Add spaghetti and toss to coat.
- Place 1/2 of the spaghetti mixture in the prepared baking dish. Top with 1/2 of the ricotta cheese, 2 cups mozzarella, and 1/2 of the meat sauce. Repeat layers, reserving 1 cup of mozzarella..
- Cover tightly with aluminum foil, and bake for 40 minutes.
- Remove the foil and sprinkle with remaining 1 cup mozzarella.
- Continue baking for 20 minutes until cheese is melted and lightly bubbly brown.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 533 kcal · Carbohydrates: 6 g · Protein: 37 g · Fat: 40 g · Saturated Fat: 22 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 13 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 180 mg · Sodium: 819 mg · Potassium: 323 mg · Fiber: 0.2 g · Sugar: 2 g · Vitamin A: 931 IU · Vitamin C: 1 mg · Calcium: 739 mg · Iron: 2 mg
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