Description
A comforting baked spaghetti casserole that is perfect for family gatherings, loaded with ground beef, marinara sauce, and three kinds of cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). While it warms, grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prepare for the casserole.
- Prepare the spaghetti according to the instructions on the package. Once it’s done, drain the pasta in a colander and set it aside.
- Add the ground beef along with the diced onion and minced garlic to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the mixture until the beef is no longer pink, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the marinara sauce and Italian seasoning. Allow it to simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes.
- Combine the drained spaghetti with the ricotta cheese and the meat sauce mixture in a large mixing bowl. Stir gently to coat the spaghetti evenly with the sauce.
- Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish. Sprinkle the top with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
This dish is versatile and perfect for potlucks or cozy family dinners. Leftovers can be enjoyed for lunch the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
