How to Make The Best Spaghetti Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Spaghetti is a classic dish that is loved by many, but sometimes it’s nice to mix things up and try a new variation of this popular pasta. That’s where the Best Spaghetti Casserole comes in. This delicious and hearty dish takes traditional spaghetti and turns it into a comforting casserole that is perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying as a comforting family dinner.

What sets this recipe apart from other spaghetti casseroles is its rich and flavorful sauce, which is made from a blend...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • 2 (26.5 ounce) cans meatless spaghetti sauce
  • 1 (16 ounce) container fat-free sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 12

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a deep 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Stir in spaghetti. Boil pasta until cooked through but still firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain well.
  • Brown ground beef and onion in a large skillet over high heat; drain fat. Stir in spaghetti sauce, sour cream, and 1 cup mozzarella. Mix in the cooked pasta.
  • Transfer pasta mixture to prepared baking dish. Top with remaining 1 cup mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Cover pan with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    481 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 71mg
    • Sodium: 826mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 51g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 306mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 658mg