The Ultimate Baked Spaghetti Recipe
This easy Baked Spaghetti Recipe creates a hearty, cheesy casserole loaded with savory ground beef, peppers, and onions. It is the perfect make-ahead family dinner that is ready in under an hour.
- Total Time50 minutes
- Yield8 servings 1x
Ingredients
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Pasta & Cheese
- 16 ounces spaghetti (cooked al dente)
- 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 0.33 cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped (or 2 tbsp dried))
Meat Sauce
- 1 pound lean ground beef (or Italian sausage)
- 1 whole green bell pepper (diced)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 32 ounces pasta sauce (marinara)
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (canned, with juices)
- 1.5 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook Pasta: In a large pot of salted water, cook spaghetti al dente according to package directions. Drain.
- Brown Meat: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the beef, pepper, onion, garlic, and salt. Drain fat.
- Simmer Sauce: Stir in pasta sauce, tomatoes with juice, and Italian seasoning. Simmer uncovered for 5-10 minutes.
- Assemble: Stir the cooked spaghetti and parsley into the sauce. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
- Bake: Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes until browned and bubbly.
Notes
For clean slices, let the baked spaghetti rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 22
- Cholesterol: 50
