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Spaghetti Casserole
Spaghetti Casserole is an easy dinner recipe that comes together with a handful of pantry staples for a quick weeknight meal.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 4246 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Spaghetti
- 1 lb. ground beef or Italian sausage
- ½ cup diced onion
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
- 1 (15.5 ounce) jar marinara sauce (about 1 ¾ cups total)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 cup grated Mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray and set aside (I used an 11 x 7-inch dish, but a deep 8- or 9-inch square dish will also work).
- Cook spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water, just until cooked through but still firm to the bite (about 7-8 minutes). Drain.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink (about 6-8 minutes); drain. Stir in the spaghetti sauce, salt and pepper. Turn heat to low, and add cream cheese, sour cream and green onions; stir just until cream cheese is melted (about 2-3 minutes). Remove from heat, add the cooked pasta, and toss to combine.
- Transfer to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over top. Cover and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake for 5 more minutes, or until casserole is bubbly.
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Notes
- Leftover baked casserole will keep in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Can you freeze Spaghetti Casserole? Yes! You can freeze this casserole before or after baking.
- How to freeze the casserole: Wrap the casserole tightly in plastic wrap and then cover with aluminum foil to prevent freezer burn. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- How to reheat the casserole: Thaw the casserole in the refrigerator overnight. When ready to bake, allow the dish to sit on the counter and come to room temperature for about 30-60 minutes. Bake according to the instructions in the recipe. If reheating a previously baked casserole, cover and warm in a 325 degree F oven just until heated through (about 20 minutes).
- Substitute Italian sausage or ground turkey for the ground beef.
- For more veggies, add a diced green bell pepper to the skillet with the beef and onion.
- This recipe calls for a small (15.5 ounce) jar of marinara sauce. If you can't find this size jar, use about 1 3/4 cups of sauce from a larger jar.
- Nutrition information provided below is just an estimate. The exact nutrition facts for your dish will vary depending on the products that you use.
- Recipe adapted from Taste of Home.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1/6 of the casserole
Calories
424.6kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
38.7g
(13%)
Protein
31.5g
(63%)
Fat
16.1g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.6g
Monounsaturated Fat
2.3g
Cholesterol
79.5mg
(27%)
Sodium
744.4mg
(31%)
Potassium
190.4mg
(5%)
Fiber
2.4g
(10%)
Sugar
7.8g
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 4246
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6 of the casserole | |
| Calories | 424.6kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 38.7g | 13% |
| Protein | 31.5g | 63% |
| Fat | 16.1g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.3g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 79.5mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 744.4mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 190.4mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 10% |
| Sugar | 7.8g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.