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A single serving of cheesy baked spaghetti recipe on a white plate
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Easy Baked Spaghetti Recipe

A comforting cheesy baked spaghetti recipe made with layers of al dente spaghetti, savory ground beef marinara sauce, creamy ricotta, and bubbly melted mozzarella. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, and meal prep.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 485

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound spaghetti pasta
  • 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
  • 24 oz marinara sauce
  • 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Fresh parsley for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente (one minute less than package directions). Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté diced onion for 3–4 minutes until softened.
  3. Add minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add ground beef, break apart with a spoon, and cook until fully browned. Drain excess grease.
  5. Stir in marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.
  6. In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, eggs, half the mozzarella, and half the parmesan. Mix until smooth.
  7. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  8. Toss cooked spaghetti with half the meat sauce and spread into the baking dish.
  9. Spread the ricotta cheese mixture evenly over the pasta layer.
  10. Pour remaining meat sauce on top and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and parmesan.
  11. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  12. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
  13. Let rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.