Baked Spaghetti
A comforting baked spaghetti dish layered with cheese and ground beef, perfect for family dinners and potlucks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Beef
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Spaghetti
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 24 oz Marinara sauce
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
- Stir in marinara sauce and let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Mix the cooked spaghetti with cream cheese in a bowl until well combined.
- Fold in the beef mixture gently.
- Transfer everything to a greased casserole dish. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Notes
You can substitute ground beef with turkey or chicken for a lighter version. Use fresh garlic and high-quality marinara for the best flavor.
Find it online: https://www.zaynkitchen.com/baked-spaghetti/