Easy Spaghetti Bake
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this comforting and irresistibly cheesy Easy Spaghetti Bake! This family-friendly recipe combines tender spaghetti, a creamy layer of melted cream cheese, and a rich, savory meat sauce made with seasoned ground beef and marinara. Topped with a generous layer of gooey mozzarella and Parmesan, it’s baked to golden perfection for a bubbly, crowd-pleasing finish. With just 15 minutes of prep and simple pantry staples, this baked pasta dish is a time-saving twist on classic spaghetti. Perfect for busy weeknights or potluck gatherings, it serves up to six and pairs beautifully with a crisp green salad and garlic bread for a complete meal. Try this easy casserole tonight for a satisfying, one-dish dinner that’s sure to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams spaghetti
- 500 grams ground beef
- 700 ml marinara sauce
- 120 grams cream cheese
- 200 grams shredded mozzarella cheese
- 50 grams Parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti as per package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Stir in the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Let it simmer on low heat for 5 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked spaghetti with the cream cheese. Mix until the cream cheese is evenly distributed and coats the pasta.
Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread half of the spaghetti mixture into the dish.
Spread half of the meat sauce over the spaghetti layer. Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the sauce.
Layer the remaining spaghetti mixture, followed by the remaining meat sauce. Top with the rest of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese on top is bubbly and golden brown.
Let the spaghetti bake rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3360 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 215.9 g | 277% | |
| Saturated Fat | 98.0 g | 490% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 640 mg | 213% | |
| Sodium | 5620 mg | 244% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 164.8 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.2 g | ||
| Protein | 186.8 g | 374% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2157 mg | 166% | |
| Iron | 16.5 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 1579 mg | 34% | |
*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.
