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Baked Spaghetti Casserole
Baked Spaghetti Casserole is a family favorite and simple to get on the table even on a busy weeknight! Made with meaty marinara sauce, 4 types of cheese, herbs and spaghetti pasta, this is sure to satisfy everyones hunger.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 519 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
for the meat sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- salt & pepper to taste
- 32 oz marinara sauce homemade or store bought
- 1 cup water
for the cheese mixture
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 8 large fresh basil leaves chopped
- salt & pepper to taste
for the pasta
- 16 oz Spaghetti
- 1/4 cup butter softend
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese shredded (for topping)
- fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Salt the water generously and add pasta to the pot, stirring for about 30 seconds to ensure no noodles stick together. Cook pasta according to al dente directions on box. Drain and add back to pot. Stir in butter to fully coat each noodle and set aside.
- In a large, deep pot over medium heat, saute onion and ground beef, breaking apart as it browns. Stir in minced garlic and seasonings and cook for a few more minutes.
- Pour in marinara sauce. Pour water into the marinara jar, replace lid and give it a good shake to get every last bit of sauce. Stir water into the meat mixture. Keep on low heat, stirring frequently while you move onto next steps.
- Preheat oven to 375° F.
- In a large bowl, combine all the cheeses, basil and salt & pepper.
- Pour cooked spaghetti into a lightly greased 9x13 glass baking dish. Spread the cheese mixture over noodles evenly and smooth out using the back of a spoon.
- Next, pour meat sauce over top the cheese layer and spread out evenly.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Remove foil and bake for another 5-10 minutes to melt cheese topping.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, cut into 12 squares and serve hot.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
519kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
102mg
(34%)
Sodium
777mg
(32%)
Potassium
556mg
(16%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1147IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
341mg
(34%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 519
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 519kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 777mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 556mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1147IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 341mg | 34% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.