Baked Spaghetti Casserole

Name: Baked Spaghetti Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients: 12 ounce Spaghetti; 1 pound ground beef; 3 cloves garlic; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; salt and pepper to taste; 24 ounce spaghetti sauce; 14.5 ounce diced tomatoes; 2 cups mozzarella cheese; ⅓ cup Parmesan Cheese; Parsley for Garnish

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings
8
Calories
389 kcal
Course
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine
Italian

Baked Spaghetti Casserole

Joseph Powell

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This Baked Spaghetti Casserole is a simple, kid friendly weeknight dinner consisting of all the classic Italian flavors we know and love. Easy to put together and always a crowd favorite.

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Ingredients

Servings

12 ounce Spaghetti (a package of spaghetti is about 14 oz, I didn't use the whole package but feel free to use it all)
1 pound ground beef
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
salt and pepper to taste
24 ounce spaghetti sauce (1 jar of your favorite kind)
14.5 ounce diced tomatoes
2 cups mozzarella cheese
⅓ cup Parmesan Cheese (optional)
Parsley for Garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat The Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F.
Cook Pasta: Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain but reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
Cook Sauce: In a deep skillet or sauce pan cook the ground beef until no longer pink. Add the garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, stir and cook until aromatic. Add add the spaghetti sauce, diced tomatoes, reserved pasta water and stir. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
Bake: Stir in the spaghetti. Spread into a 9x13 inch baking dish, then top with mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Bake for 30 minutes.
Serve: Garnish with basil or parsley and serve.

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Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container. Cooked spaghetti will last for 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Make sure to refrigerate after eating because bacteria will start to grow. Leftovers should be discarded if left out for more than 2 hours at room temperature.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 389kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 62mg (21%) Sodium 802mg (33%) Potassium 681mg (19%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 650IU (13%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 239mg (24%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 389 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1serving
Calories	389kcal	19%
Carbohydrates	40g	13%
Protein	26g	52%
Fat	14g	22%
Saturated Fat	7g	35%
Cholesterol	62mg	21%
Sodium	802mg	33%
Potassium	681mg	14%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	6g	12%
Vitamin A	650IU	13%
Vitamin C	11mg	12%
Calcium	239mg	24%
Iron	3mg	17%