Classic Baked Spaghetti

Name: Classic Baked Spaghetti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 52 min
Total time: 1 h 17 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces spaghetti noodles; 1 pound Italian sausage; 1 medium chopped onion; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 36 ounces marinara sauce; ¼ cup tomato paste; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 large eggs; ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese; 5 tablespoons melted unsalted butter; 3 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Cool
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 17 mins
Servings
8 Servings
Calories
696 kcal
Course
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine
Italian, American, Italian-American Fussion

Classic Baked Spaghetti

Gemma White

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Baked spaghetti is different because the noodles absorb the rich sauce while it bakes, giving every bite a deeper flavor you won’t get from stovetop spaghetti.

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Ingredients

Servings

16 ounces spaghetti noodles
1 pound Italian sausage
1 medium chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
36 ounces marinara sauce
¼ cup tomato paste
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 large eggs
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
5 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
3 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9 x 13 deep casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
Prepare the 16 ounces spaghetti noodles in boiling water according to the package directions for al dente pasta. Drain and rinse with cold water and set aside. (I like to cook my noodles for 1-2 minutes under what the package calls for, so they are just al dente.)
Meanwhile, add 1 pound Italian sausage to a 12-inch skillet and cook it over medium-high heat until no pink remains, about 7-10 minutes. Drain the fat, then add 1 medium chopped onion and 1 tablespoon minced garlic to the pan and cook for 2 minutes.
Add the 36 ounces marinara sauce, ¼ cup tomato paste, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper. Mix to combine and then remove the skillet from the heat.
In a large bowl, combine 2 large eggs, ¾ cup grated parmesan cheese, and 5 tablespoons melted unsalted butter. Add the cooked spaghetti noodles and mix until the noodles are fully coated.
Layer half of the spaghetti noodles on the bottom of the prepared baking dish, followed by half of the sausage sauce and half of the 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers with the remaining noodles, sauce, and cheese.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for 5-10 minutes longer, until the cheese on top has melted and starts to brown. You can even turn on the broiler and broil the top for a minute or two to speed it up. Remove from the oven and let it sit for 5-10 minutes before topping with 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil and serving.

Notes

Originally Posted July 26, 2019
Updated March 23, 2025

Nutrition Information

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Calories 696kcal (35%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 39g (60%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 14g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 144mg (48%) Sodium 1677mg (70%) Potassium 830mg (24%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 1343IU (27%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 360mg (36%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 696 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	696kcal	35%
Carbohydrates	55g	18%
Protein	31g	62%
Fat	39g	60%
Saturated Fat	18g	90%
Polyunsaturated Fat	4g	24%
Monounsaturated Fat	14g	70%
Trans Fat	0.3g	15%
Cholesterol	144mg	48%
Sodium	1677mg	70%
Potassium	830mg	18%
Fiber	5g	20%
Sugar	8g	16%
Vitamin A	1343IU	27%
Vitamin C	13mg	14%
Calcium	360mg	36%
Iron	4mg	22%