Easy Baked Spaghetti

Name: Easy Baked Spaghetti
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients: 1 pound uncooked spaghetti; 1 pound lean ground beef; 1/2 medium onion; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 4 cloves garlic; 4 cups marinara sauce; 1 cup shredded mozzarella; 1 cup shredded cheddar; 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; salt & pepper to taste

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
8
Calories
476 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Easy Baked Spaghetti

Nina Acevedo

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This baked spaghetti recipe is made with ground beef, marinara sauce, and other simple ingredients. It's comforting and has the tastiest top cheese layer baked to golden perfection!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 pound uncooked spaghetti
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 medium onion chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
4 cloves garlic minced
4 cups marinara sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella
1 cup shredded cheddar
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
salt & pepper to taste

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375F and move the rack to the top third of the oven.
Boil a salted pot of water for the pasta. Cook it for 2 minutes less than the package directions indicate. Once it's done, drain it and add it to a 9x13 casserole/baking dish.
Meanwhile, add the beef, onion, oregano, and red pepper flakes to a skillet. There should be enough fat released by the beef to cook the onion, but if it's particularly lean, add a tablespoon of olive oil. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the meat has browned/cooked through (about 10 minutes). If there's a lot of excess fat, spoon most of it out.
To the skillet, stir in the garlic and cook for about a minute, then add in the marinara sauce and cook for a few more minutes until it's warmed through. I stir in some salt & pepper as well.
Pour the beef mixture over top of the spaghetti. Toss until everything is coated. Smooth it out into an even layer.
Top with the cheeses and bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Broil for a few minutes to brown the cheese if you want (watch it carefully). Let it sit for 5-10 minutes, then serve by cutting it into squares using a spatula. I garnished it with some chopped parsley, but that's totally optional.

Notes

Serves 6-8 depending on how much people eat.
For a shortcut, I used 2 cups of a bagged blend of shredded mozzarella and cheddar. Feel free to grate your own cheeses, though! Generally, grating your own cheeses does yield tastier results.
4 cups marinara sauce = 32 ounces, so you'll use one 24 oz. jar + a bit of a second jar.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 476kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Sodium 1052mg (44%) Potassium 788mg (23%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 914IU (18%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 351mg (35%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 476 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	476kcal	24%
Carbohydrates	51g	17%
Protein	33g	66%
Fat	15g	23%
Saturated Fat	8g	40%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	72mg	24%
Sodium	1052mg	44%
Potassium	788mg	17%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	7g	14%
Vitamin A	914IU	18%
Vitamin C	10mg	11%
Calcium	351mg	35%
Iron	4mg	22%