Cheesy Layered Baked Spaghetti Casserole
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Cheesy Layered Baked Spaghetti Casserole, a hearty dish that combines tender spaghetti, savory layers of seasoned ground beef and Italian sausage, and a rich blend of ricotta, cream cheese, and sour cream. Topped with melty mozzarella and Parmesan, each forkful delivers cheesy, meaty perfection. This family-friendly recipe is baked to golden, bubbly goodness and is perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week. With the perfect balance of marinara sauce, garlic, and Italian seasoning, this casserole boasts all the flavors of classic lasagna with a unique spaghetti twist. Ready in just an hour, it’s a delectable dinner that’s as easy to make as it is to devour. Serve slices with a fresh salad or garlic bread for the ultimate Italian-inspired comfort meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz Spaghetti
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 8 oz Italian sausage
- 24 oz Marinara sauce
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 1 cup Ricotta cheese
- 4 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 1 Egg
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1.5 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray or olive oil.
Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef, Italian sausage, and minced garlic. Cook until browned, breaking the meat into small crumbles.
Stir in the marinara sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Allow the mixture to simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, egg, and Parmesan cheese. Mix until smooth and creamy.
In the prepared baking dish, layer half of the cooked spaghetti evenly at the bottom.
Spread half of the meat sauce over the spaghetti layer. Follow with half of the ricotta mixture, spreading it gently.
Sprinkle 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the ricotta layer.
Repeat the layers: remaining spaghetti, remaining meat sauce, the second half of the ricotta mixture, and the final cup of mozzarella cheese.
Cover the dish loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
Remove the aluminum foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
662 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.0 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.3 g | 117% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 155 mg | 52% | |
| Sodium | 1076 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.8 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.6 g | ||
| Protein | 36.0 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 461 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 336 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
