Baked Spaghetti

5 from 30 votes

Make Baked Spaghetti for the ultimate comfort food. Cooked spaghetti mixed with delicious sauce and baked to perfection for a delicious casserole recipe.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Remove from the oven, let it rest10

Total Time50

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Carrie Barnard

Cost: $13.26, $1.11 per Servings

Ingredients

1 pound Spaghetti Noodles
1 pound Lean Ground Beef
½ Yellow Onion diced
4 cloves Garlic Minced or 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
4 cups Marinara Sauce
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
1 teaspoon Salt
½ teaspoon Black Pepper
½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional
2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
Fresh Chopped Parsley optional

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Cook the spaghetti 2 minutes less than al dente according to the package directions. Drain and place in the prepared baking dish.
Brown the ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking up the beef as it cooks. Cook until the beef is no longer pink, then drain any excess grease.
Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Stir in the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for a few minutes, until heated through.
Pour the meat sauce over the spaghetti and toss until evenly coated. Spread into an even layer.
Top with the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
Bake uncovered for 15–20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the top begins to brown.
Let rest for 5–10 minutes. Top with chopped parsley, if desired, then cut into squares and serve warm.

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Notes

Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Shred your own cheese instead of using pre-shredded so that it melts smoothly and for the best flavor in this recipe.

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