Spicy Baked Spaghetti
Get ready to elevate your pasta nights with this irresistible Spicy Baked Spaghetti! Packed with bold flavors, this comforting casserole layers al dente spaghetti with a rich, savory meat sauce made from ground beef, spicy Italian sausage, and a medley of crushed tomatoes, garlic, and red chili flakes for a perfect touch of heat. Topped with gooey, melted mozzarella and nutty Parmesan cheese, this baked dish achieves the ultimate crowd-pleasing balance of cheesy, savory goodness. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings, it’s easy to make ahead and bakes to bubbly perfection in just 40 minutes. Garnished with fresh parsley, this zesty pasta bake is destined to become your new go-to recipe for hearty, cozy dinners.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz Italian sausage
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 6 oz tomato paste
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook the spaghetti according to 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 until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef and Italian sausage to the skillet. Cook and crumble the meat until fully browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, diced red bell pepper, red chili flakes, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Let the sauce simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked spaghetti with the meat sauce. Toss well to coat evenly.
Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray. Pour half of the spaghetti mixture into the dish and spread it out evenly.
Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese and half of the Parmesan cheese over the spaghetti layer.
Repeat with the remaining spaghetti mixture, followed by the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Serve hot and enjoy your Spicy Baked Spaghetti!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2860 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 154.4 g | 198% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.5 g | 312% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 382 mg | 127% | |
| Sodium | 6397 mg | 278% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 215.9 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.9 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.1 g | ||
| Protein | 150.3 g | 301% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 2368 mg | 182% | |
| Iron | 18.3 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 3088 mg | 66% | |
*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.
