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Spaghetti Casserole
5 from 12 votes

Spaghetti Casserole

This baked Spaghetti Casserole recipe is so easy to make! A hearty pasta dish with ground beef, sausage, mushrooms, and tomato sauce.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 453 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces spaghetti
  • 1/2 pound ground beef chuck
  • 1/2 pound Italian sausage
  • 1 ounce Bacon chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 4 ounces mushroom sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes add more if you like it spicy
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 egg
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 14 ounces pasta sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 pound ricotta cheese
  • 3 cups italian blend cheese shredded

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Sauté the ground beef, Italian sausage, and bacon in a pan over medium-high heat.
  3. Season the meat with salt and pepper.
  4. While the meat is cooking, chop onion and mushrooms and add them to the pan.
  5. Add Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes to the pan. Stir to combine.
  6. When the meat has cooked thoroughly, remove it from the pan, and drain excess grease if necessary.
  7. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
  8. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions.
  9. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water for the casserole once the pasta has finished cooking.
  10. Drain the pasta.
  11. Place cooked spaghetti into a large bowl.
  12. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 2 beaten eggs, and 1 cup of Parmesan cheese to the spaghetti. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
  13. Place pasta sauce into a separate large bowl with the 1 cup of reserved pasta water. Stir to combine to create a thin sauce.
  14. Ladle just enough sauce to cover the bottom of a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  15. Add half of the cooked spaghetti to the dish.
  16. Spoon ricotta cheese on top of the spaghetti. The dollops will melt while cooking.
  17. Spoon half of the meat mixture over the ricotta cheese.
  18. Add 1 1/2 cups of shredded Italian blend cheese on top of the meat mixture.
  19. Pour just enough sauce in the dish to cover the meat.
  20. Place the remaining pasta on top.
  21. Place the remaining meat on the pasta.
  22. Sprinkle the remaining Italian cheese on top.
  23. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes, until heated through and the cheese on the top is melted and lightly browned.

Nutrition Information

Calories 453kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 87mg (29%) Sodium 669mg (28%) Potassium 388mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 425IU (9%) Vitamin C 3.9mg (4%) Calcium 264mg (26%) Iron 1.9mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 453

% Daily Value*

Calories 453kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 87mg 29%
Sodium 669mg 28%
Potassium 388mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 425IU 9%
Vitamin C 3.9mg 4%
Calcium 264mg 26%
Iron 1.9mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.