Baked Spaghetti
Baked Spaghetti
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 16 ounces spaghetti
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley (or 2 tablespoons dried)
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Sauce
- 1 pound lean ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 32 ounces pasta sauce or marinara sauce
- 1 (14.5 ounces) can diced tomatoes with juices
- 1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- 2
In a large pot of salted water, cook the spaghetti al dente according to package directions.
- 3
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, green pepper, onion, garlic, and salt while breaking up the meat. Drain fat if needed.
- 4
Stir in the pasta sauce, tomatoes, and Italian seasoning. Simmer uncovered for 5 to 10 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the cooked spaghetti and parsley.
10 min - 5
Transfer the mixture to the prepared dish, top with cheeses, and bake for 25-30 minutes or until hot and the cheese is browned and bubbly. Cut into squares to serve.
30 min
Nutrition
Per serving (based on 8 servings)

