Description
Transform your weeknight dinner with this effortless baked spaghetti. By combining al dente noodles with a savory, herb-infused meat sauce and a generous layer of melted mozzarella and parmesan, you create a restaurant-quality comfort dish. This stress-free, one-pan style bake eliminates the need for constant stovetop monitoring, resulting in a perfectly browned, bubbly, and delicious meal that the entire family will love.
Ingredients
1 pound spaghetti
24 ounces marinara sauce
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
0.5 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Boil a large pot of salted water and cook spaghetti until al dente.
Brown the ground meat in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked.
Stir the marinara sauce and Italian seasoning into the meat and warm for 3 minutes.
Drain the pasta thoroughly.
Combine the cooked noodles with the meat sauce in a baking dish.
Top evenly with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
Bake for 30 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden.
Notes
Hand-shredding your mozzarella ensures better melting compared to pre-shredded varieties. For a crispier crust, broil for the final 2 minutes of cooking time. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Trending
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
