Description
A comforting and cheesy baked spaghetti dish, perfect for family dinners that are both simple to make and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef or sausage over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the marinara sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked spaghetti with the meat sauce, then add the ricotta cheese and half of the mozzarella cheese. Mix well.
- Transfer the spaghetti mixture into a greased baking dish. Top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and garnish with fresh basil if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
Make sure not to overcook the spaghetti, as it will continue to cook while baking. You can use whole wheat spaghetti for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
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: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg