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Baked Spaghetti
This baked spaghetti casserole is a family favorite and super easy to make!
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 413 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Spaghetti
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley or 2 tablespoons dried
- 1 ½ cups shredded Mozzarella cheese about 6oz
- ⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Sauce
- 1 pound lean ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 32 ounces pasta sauce or marinara sauce
- 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes with juices, 1 can
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large pot of salted water, cook the spaghetti al dente according to package directions.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the meat, onion, garlic, seasoning, and green pepper while breaking up the meat. Drain fat if needed.
- Stir in the pasta sauce, Italian seasoning, and tomatoes. Simmer uncovered for 5 to 10 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the cooked spaghetti and parsley.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared dish, top with cheeses, and bake for 25-30 minutes or until hot and the cheese is browned and bubbly. Cut into squares to serve.
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Notes
- If preparing ahead of time, increase the baking time
- This casserole can be covered with foil and frozen (before baking). Thaw in the fridge overnight and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, adding the cheese after 20 minutes.
- Leftovers can be covered with plastic wrap and stored in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven or in the microwave until heated through.
Nutrition Information
Calories
413
(21%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
55mg
(18%)
Sodium
1054mg
(44%)
Potassium
864mg
(25%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
945IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
28mg
(31%)
Calcium
216mg
(22%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 413
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 413 | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 1054mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 864mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 945IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 216mg | 22% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.