Description
A delicious baked spaghetti dish with layers of flavors, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces Spaghetti
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 medium Onion, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 24 ounces Marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 15 ounces Ricotta cheese
- 1 large Egg
- 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0 cup Grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large pot of salted water, bring it to a boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until translucent, about 4–5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and ground beef to the skillet, cooking until browned, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Pour in the marinara sauce, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, and mix until well blended.
- Drain the cooked spaghetti and stir it into the skillet with the beef and sauce mixture until evenly combined.
- In a greased baking dish, layer half of the spaghetti mixture, followed by the ricotta mixture, and top with the remaining spaghetti.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for about 10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional Italian seasoning or fresh herbs, if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Feel free to substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Top with fresh herbs for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg