How to Make Baked Spaghetti - A Step-by-Step Guide

Baked spaghetti is a classic comfort food that combines the heartiness of spaghetti with the coziness of a baked casserole. This dish is perfect for feeding a crowd or for enjoying as leftovers throughout the week. The combination of pasta, cheese, and savory sauce makes for a delicious and satisfying meal that is sure to become a family favorite.

What sets baked spaghetti apart from traditional spaghetti is the addition of cheese and the baking process, which gives the dish a rich ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 (32 ounce) jar meatless spaghetti sauce
  • ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 2 eggs
  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 5 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 cups small curd cottage cheese
  • 5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch casserole

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir beef and onion in the hot skillet until meat is browned and onion is soft and translucent, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess oil from the pan; stir in spaghetti sauce and seasoned salt.
  • Whisk eggs, Parmesan, and butter in a large bowl. Add spaghetti and toss to coat.
  • Place 1/2 of the spaghetti mixture in the prepared baking dish. Top with 1/2 of the cottage cheese, 2 cups mozzarella, and 1/2 of the meat sauce. Repeat layers. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove the foil and sprinkle with remaining 1 cup mozzarella. Continue to bake until cheese is melted and lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    797 cal.

    • Total Fat: 41g
    • Saturated Fat: 21g
    • Cholesterol: 126mg
    • Sodium: 1326mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 61g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Protein: 44g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 667mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 722mg