Baked Spaghetti Casserole
Baked spaghetti casserole is a comforting, family-friendly dish that layers tender pasta, savory ground meat, and gooey cheese in a rich marinara sauce. This hearty recipe is perfect for gatherings, bringing warmth and nostalgia with every bite. Easy to prepare and customizable, it guarantees a delightful meal everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat (5-7 minutes) until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in marinara sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a baking dish, layer half of the spaghetti, half of the ricotta mixture, and half of the meat sauce. Repeat layers ending with meat sauce on top.
- Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
- Cover with foil; bake for 25-30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the casserole (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg