Description
Baked Spaghetti is a delightful fusion of flavors, combining tender spaghetti, savory ground beef, and melted cheese. This dish is perfect for a quick dinner or a comforting meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces spaghetti
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley or 2 tablespoons dried
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- â…“ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 pound lean ground beef or italian sausage
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 32 ounces pasta sauce or marinara sauce
- 1 (14.5 ounces) can diced tomatoes with juices
- 1½ teaspoons italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted water al dente, following package directions.
- Brown the ground beef, green pepper, onion, garlic, and salt in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking up the meat. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add the pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, and Italian seasoning to the skillet. Simmer uncovered for 5 to 10 minutes until thickened. Mix in the cooked spaghetti and parsley.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, sprinkle with cheeses, and bake for 25-30 minutes until hot and the cheese is browned and bubbling. Cut into squares to serve.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meat mixture.
Feel free to substitute the ground beef with turkey or vegetarian meat alternatives.
This dish can be made ahead; simply assemble and refrigerate, then bake when ready.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg