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Baked Spaghetti Casserole Recipe

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.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

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

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Brush a rectangular baking dish with olive oil and set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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).
  5. 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.
  6. 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%