Easy Baked Spaghetti
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Easy Baked Spaghetti recipe, a hearty, crowd-pleasing casserole that's perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks. Featuring layers of tender spaghetti tossed in a creamy blend of cream cheese and sour cream, a rich and savory marinara meat sauce, and gooey melted mozzarella, this dish is packed with flavors the whole family will love. Ready in under an hour, it’s an effortless twist on classic spaghetti that combines the ease of pasta with the coziness of a baked casserole. Topped with a golden layer of cheese and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this recipe is as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfectly seasoned and irresistibly creamy, this baked spaghetti is sure to become a go-to favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. 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 diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until softened.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 6-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Stir in the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Let the sauce simmer on low heat for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Toss the cooked spaghetti with the cream cheese mixture until evenly coated.
Spread half of the spaghetti mixture into the prepared baking dish. Layer half of the meat sauce on top, followed by 1 cup of shredded mozzarella and 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese.
Repeat the layers with the remaining spaghetti, meat sauce, and cheeses.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3375 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 225.5 g | 289% | |
| Saturated Fat | 107.9 g | 540% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 665 mg | 222% | |
| Sodium | 5832 mg | 254% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 161.5 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.0 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.8 g | ||
| Protein | 178.8 g | 358% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2289 mg | 176% | |
| Iron | 15.7 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 1540 mg | 33% | |
*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.
