Description
Discover the ultimate comfort food with this easy Baked Spaghetti recipe! Combining perfectly cooked spaghetti, savory ground beef, and rich marinara sauce, this dish is topped with gooey mozzarella and Parmesan cheese for a delightful golden crust. Ideal for family dinners or gatherings, it’s not only satisfying but also quick to prepare—ready in under 65 minutes! Customize it by swapping in your favorite proteins or adding vegetables, making it a versatile option that meets everyone’s tastes. Enjoy the warmth and deliciousness of homemade Baked Spaghetti that will surely become a beloved staple in your meal rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces spaghetti pasta
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ¾ cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 48 ounces marinara sauce
- 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
- 4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
- chopped fresh parsley or basil (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Cook spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent, then add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in minced garlic, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; simmer for 5–10 minutes.
- Mix ¼ cup Parmesan cheese into the meat sauce and combine with spaghetti.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish, top with mozzarella and remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg