Baked Spaghetti Casserole Recipe
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This Baked Spaghetti Casserole recipe is a kicked-up version of your old favorite with the addition of some different yummy cheeses and whole-wheat breadcrumbs on top. Be sure to serve with a simple salad for a complete meal.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 pound whole-wheat spaghetti
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated and divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil + extra for greasing the casserole dish
- 1/2 onion peeled and diced
- 1/2 green bell pepper deseeded and diced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- crushed red pepper to taste (a few firm shakes for us)
- 1 - 26 oz pasta sauce or 3 cups homemade (link in notes)
- 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese grated
- 1/4 cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Brush a rectangular baking dish with olive oil and set aside.
- Cook the spaghetti noodles al dente, drain, and then mix with the eggs and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese. Put in the bottom of the casserole dish.
- In a large saute pan over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook until soft, but not brown, about 5 minutes.
- Add the beef to the pan and break up the meat with a spatula. Cook until the beef is brown all the way through. Drain and discard the fat (I find putting a lid on the pan helps with this job).
- Add the garlic, salt, and red pepper, and cook for 1 more minute before adding the red sauce to pan. Heat for an additional few minutes.
- Pour the meat/sauce mixture on top of the noodles in the casserole dish. Top with dollops of ricotta cheese, grated mozzarella, breadcrumbs, and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until golden brown on top. Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Find the recipe for homemade spaghetti sauce here - Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
- We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
- Nutrition Facts Baked Spaghetti Casserole Recipe Amount Per Serving Calories 869 Calories from Fat 423 % Daily Value* Fat 47g72%Saturated Fat 21g131%Cholesterol 224mg75%Sodium 1943mg84%Potassium 1231mg35%Carbohydrates 63g21%Fiber 4g17%Sugar 10g11%Protein 53g106% Vitamin A 1560IU31%Vitamin C 28mg34%Calcium 528mg53%Iron 7.6mg42% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
- Calories 869
- Calories from Fat 423
- % Daily Value*
- Fat 47g
- 72%
- Saturated Fat 21g
- 131%
- Cholesterol 224mg
- 75%
- Sodium 1943mg
- 84%
- Potassium 1231mg
- 35%
- Carbohydrates 63g
- 21%
- Fiber 4g
- 17%
- Sugar 10g
- 11%
- Protein 53g
- 106%
- Vitamin A 1560IU
- 31%
- Vitamin C 28mg
- 34%
- Calcium 528mg
- 53%
- Iron 7.6mg
- 42%
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