Description
This Baked Spaghetti is a delightful mix of flavors featuring ground beef, mozzarella cheese, and a rich pasta sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this recipe is all about comfort food that’s easy to prepare and sure to please the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces spaghetti
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley or 2 tablespoons dried
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ⅓ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 pound lean ground beef or italian sausage
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 32 ounces pasta sauce or marinara sauce
- 1 (14.5 ounces) can diced tomatoes with juices
- 1½ teaspoons italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted water until al dente according to package directions.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef, green pepper, onion, garlic, and salt over medium-high heat, breaking up the meat as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in the pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, and Italian seasoning. Simmer uncovered for 5 to 10 minutes or until the mixture thickens. Mix in the cooked spaghetti and parsley.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses, and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve cut into squares.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding mushrooms or other vegetables to the meat mixture.
You can substitute ground turkey for a leaner option or use a combination of beef and sausage for added richness.
Let the baked spaghetti cool slightly before cutting to ensure clean slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg