Description
This Baked Spaghetti is a comforting dish packed with flavor, featuring layers of ground beef, mozzarella, and a rich sauce, ideal for quick dinners or family meals.
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 al dente in a large pot of salted water according to package directions.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with green pepper, onion, garlic, and salt over medium-high heat, breaking up the meat as it cooks. Drain any excess fat as necessary.
- Stir in pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, and Italian seasoning. Simmer uncovered for 5 to 10 minutes until the mixture thickens. Stir in the cooked spaghetti and parsley.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, top with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses, and bake for 25-30 minutes until hot, and the cheese is browned and bubbly. Cut into squares to serve.
Notes
Feel free to substitute turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
You can add vegetables like mushrooms or spinach for extra nutrition.
This dish freezes well, making it perfect for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg