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Cheesy Baked Spaghetti

Baked spaghetti turns the classic pasta into a cheesy casserole your family will love. It’s the ultimate quick and easy meal that can be made in advance.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Baked Spaghetti
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Caytlin McCleery

Ingredients

  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 medium white onion diced
  • 5 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 (6 ounce can) tomato paste
  • 1 (28 ounce can) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce can) tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions until al dente.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound ground beef, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the diced onion to the skillet. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until the onion is soft and translucent.
  • Stir in 5 cloves minced garlic and 1 (6 ounce can) tomato paste and cook for an additional 2 minutes, until fragrant. Pour in 1 (28 ounce can) crushed tomatoes and 1 (15 ounce can) tomato sauce. Stir in 1 tablespoon dried basil and 1 tablespoon dried oregano and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until pasta is ready.
  • Add the cooked spaghetti to the meat sauce and stir until the pasta is evenly coated. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour the spaghetti mixture into the dish and spread it out evenly. Top with 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese and 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

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Notes

You can use 48 ounces of jarred pasta sauce instead of crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste. Depending on the sauce, you may omit the dried basil and oregano.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 553kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 1046mg | Potassium: 1028mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 986IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 281mg | Iron: 5mg
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