Baked Spaghetti

Name: Baked Spaghetti
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: ¾ lb. Spaghetti; 1 pound ground beef; 1 medium onion; 1 green bell pepper; 2 cloves garlic; 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt; 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings; 32 oz. marinara sauce; 8 oz. ricotta cheese; 2 Tablespoons cream cheese; 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese; 4 cups mozzarella cheese; parsley

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
6
Calories
780 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Baked Spaghetti

Quade Oliver

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This Baked Spaghetti recipe is easy to make with ground beef, sausage, or meatballs! Add your favorite marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, cream cheese, and your favorite additions! Serve it casserole style with plenty of mozzarella cheese. You can even freeze it and bake it another day!

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Ingredients

Servings

¾ lb. Spaghetti
1 pound ground beef can also use ground sausage or turkey
1 medium onion diced
1 green bell pepper diced
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon Italian seasonings
32 oz. marinara sauce
8 oz. ricotta cheese equal to 1 cup.
2 Tablespoons cream cheese at room temperature
1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
4 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
parsley to garnish

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions, while waiting for the water to reach a boil, proceed with the below.
Cook the ground beef in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Drain excess grease.
Add the seasonings, diced onions, and peppers. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and heat for 1 minute.
Add the marinara, ricotta, Parmesan, and cream cheese. Reduce heat to low and allow it to heat through.
Add the drained spaghetti, use kitchen tongs to gently toss until well-combined. Note: It will be very saucy but the pasta is going to continue to absorb it as it bakes.
Add half of the spaghetti to a lightly greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish and top with half (2 cups), of the mozzarella.
Top with remaining spaghetti, then with the rest of the mozzarella.
If serving immediately, bake uncovered for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is hot and melted. Let sit for 5 minutes prior to serving. Serve with a side of Garlic Bread with Cheese.
See notes for instructions on baking and serving on another date.

Notes

Option 1: Assemble and Refrigerate:
• Cover and refrigerate for up to two days.• Bake refrigerated casserole at 375° for 30 minutes covered, then for 10 minutes uncovered.
• Cover with 2 layers of foil and freeze for up to 3 months. These disposable aluminum baking pans are great for the freezer.• Let frozen casserole thaw in the fridge overnight and bake at 375° for 30 minutes covered, then for 10 minutes uncovered.• You can also bake from a frozen state and add an additional 1 hour of baking time, covered.Pro Tip: If your 9 x 13 casserole dish is filled to the brim, place it on a baking sheet in the oven to catch any overflow. (This isn't likely but just in case.) Alternatively, you can use an 11 x 15 inch baking dish.
If your family loves the classic spaghetti and meatball combo, you should make my meatball recipe instead of using ground beef.
Just mix the cooked meatballs into the sauce, combine it with the spaghetti, top with cheese, and bake!
Ricotta Cheese: The recipe calls for 8 oz. (1 cup) of ricotta. You can use up to 16 oz. if you prefer, you may just need a larger (11 x 15 inch) casserole dish. If necessary, you can substitute cottage cheese.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 780kcal (39%) Carbohydrates 57g (19%) Protein 46g (92%) Fat 41g (63%) Saturated Fat 21g (105%) Cholesterol 141mg (47%) Sodium 1646mg (69%) Potassium 996mg (28%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 1509IU (30%) Vitamin C 28mg (31%) Calcium 584mg (58%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 780 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	780kcal	39%
Carbohydrates	57g	19%
Protein	46g	92%
Fat	41g	63%
Saturated Fat	21g	105%
Cholesterol	141mg	47%
Sodium	1646mg	69%
Potassium	996mg	21%
Fiber	5g	20%
Sugar	10g	20%
Vitamin A	1509IU	30%
Vitamin C	28mg	31%
Calcium	584mg	58%
Iron	4mg	22%