This Baked Spaghetti Recipe is a lifesaver when it comes to quickly preparing a homemade dinner. Sure, it doesn’t get much simpler than classic spaghetti (always a delicious choice!), but add extra cheese and bake it until toasty perfection and you’ve got a weeknight dinner winner. This is such a foolproof meal to make for your family after work, for Sunday night dinners, or even for gameday. It’s ready in less than an hour, no fancy ingredients required.
Baked Spaghetti Recipe
Course: Main Course Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes Total Time: 45 Minutes
Servings: 6 Calories: 638 kcal
Baked Spaghetti is an easy, cheesy, and cozy dinner any night of the week. This super simple comfort food recipe is something your whole family is sure to love!
INGREDIENTS
- 16 ounces dry spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground chuck
- 24 ounces marinara sauce one jar of your favorite
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil divided
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese divided
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a 13x9 baking dish with nonstick spray.
2. Cook the spaghetti, per package directions, to al dente and drain.
16 ounces dry spaghetti
3. While the spaghetti cooks, brown the beef in a large skillet set over medium heat. Break the beef up with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
1 pound ground chuck
4. Drain the beef and wipe out the skillet.
5. In the same skillet, add the oil and butter. Add onions and cook until onion has softened and is translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds.
1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 1 medium yellow onion, 3 garlic cloves
6. Add the beef, marinara sauce, 1 tablespoon chopped basil, and ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese. Stir until well combined and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
24 ounces marinara sauce, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
7. Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the meat sauce mixture and stir until spaghetti is well coated.
8. Transfer the spaghetti mixture to the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with mozzarella and remaining ¼ cup parmesan cheese.
1 cup shredded mozzarella
9. Bake at 350°F for 20-30 minutes or until cheese has melted and the spaghetti is hot throughout.
10. Garnish with the remaining chopped basil and serve.
NUTRITION
Calories: 638kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 895mg | Potassium: 805mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 750IU | Vitamin C: 9.7mg | Calcium: 238mg | Iron: 3.8mg
