Baked Spaghetti Recipes

Baked Spaghetti is your favorite spaghetti dinner, taken to the next level! Topped with cheese and baked until hot and bubbly, this comforting pasta recipe is a crowd-pleaser.

This baked spaghetti is a hearty, comforting dinner idea that’s easy to put together. In other words, it’s exactly the kind of recipe that we need in our dinner rotation.

We’ve been on a casserole kick lately, and this recipe is one of our favorites thanks to its simplicity. With ground beef, pasta, marinara sauce and cheese, there’s so much to love about this spaghetti casserole.

Making this spaghetti is as simple as three easy steps: boil the spaghetti, make the meat sauce, then top with cheese and bake! Find the full recipe with ingredient amounts and instructions in the recipe card below.

Round out the meal with a big Italian Salad and slices of crusty bread or Garlic Bread. Want to go the extra mile? Bake a batch of chewy, garlicky Garlic Knots.

If your family loves spaghetti as much as mine, be sure to try my Instant Pot Spaghetti next! You might also enjoy these pasta recipes:

Favorite Baked Spaghetti

This baked spaghetti is my grandchildren’s most-loved dish. It feels like such a special dinner and is so cozy for winter. —Louise Miller, Westminster, Maryland

Prep: 25min

Total: 01h25min

Yield: 10 servings.

Nutrition Facts: calories 526 calories, Fat 24g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 127mg cholesterol, Sodium 881mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

Ingredients:

• 1 package (16 ounces) spaghetti
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 jar (24 ounces) pasta sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1/3 cup grated BelGioioso Parmesan Cheese
• 5 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 cups 4% cottage cheese
• 4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• Chopped fresh basil, optional

Instruction:

Preheat oven to 350°. Cook spaghetti according to package directions for al dente. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender, 6-8 minutes, breaking beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in pasta sauce and seasoned salt; set aside., In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, Parmesan cheese and butter. Drain spaghetti; add to egg mixture and toss to coat., Place half the spaghetti mixture in a greased 13×9-in. or 3-qt. baking dish. Top with half the cottage cheese, meat sauce and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Place baking dish on a rimmed baking sheet., Cover and bake for 40 minutes. Uncover; bake until heated through, 20-25 minutes longer. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. If desired, sprinkle with basil.

Baked Spaghetti

This easy baked spaghetti recipe is the classic comfort food you need for weeknight dinner.

Prep: 15min

Total: 1h

Yield: 6 serving(s)

Nutrition Facts: calories 684 Calories, Fat 31 g, Saturated Fat 10 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Sodium 798 mg, Carbohydrate 65 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 9 g, Protein 32 g

Ingredients:

• Cooking spray
• 16 oz. spaghetti
• 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lb. ground beef
• kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
• 1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 c. basil, chopped
• 1 c. shredded mozzarella
• 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan
• Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instruction:

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a medium baking dish with cooking spray. Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente, drain, and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more. Add ground beef, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, and cook until no longer pink, about 8 minutes. Drain fat in a bowl lined with paper towels and return to pan. Pour in crushed tomatoes and basil and simmer until slightly reduced, about 10 minutes. Season with more salt and pepper to taste.
3. Toss with spaghetti, then transfer to baking dish and top with mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake until cheese is melted and pasta is warmed through, about 20 minutes.
4. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Baked Spaghetti

When you need an easy dinner idea, this Baked Spaghetti recipe is here to save the day! Spaghetti pasta, ground beef, marinara sauce and cheese are baked together until hot and golden brown on top. Easy, family-friendly comfort food!

Prep: 20min

Total: 65min

Yield: 8

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 460 kcal, Carbohydrate 55 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 16 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 1192 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 8 g, unSaturated Fat 7 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 16 ounces spaghetti pasta (white or whole wheat)
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• ¾ cup chopped yellow onion
• 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey or sausage)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 48 ounces marinara sauce (2 jars, 24 ounces each, or homemade)
• 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
• 4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese (1 cup)
• chopped fresh parsley or basil (optional, for serving)

Instruction:

1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Break the spaghetti noodles in half and add them to the boiling water. Cook according to the package directions for al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes.
4. Add the ground beef to the skillet and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook, crumbling the meat, until browned. Drain off excess grease.
5. Add the garlic to the pan and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Then stir in the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
6. Reduce the heat and cook the sauce at a low simmer for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Stir in ¼ cup of the grated Parmesan. Then stir in the cooked spaghetti, mixing it well with the sauce.
8. Transfer the spaghetti and sauce mixture to a 13×9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the top, followed by the remaining ¼ cup Parmesan.
9. Cover the dish with foil (spray the underside lightly with cooking spray to keep the cheese from sticking to the foil).
10. Bake for 30 minutes. Then uncover and bake for 10-15 minutes more, until the casserole is hot and the cheese is golden brown. Serve, garnished with chopped fresh parsley or basil, if desired.

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FAQ

How is baked spaghetti different?

How does Paula Deen make spaghetti?

1. 8 oz uncooked angel hair pasta.
2. 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.
3. 1 1/2 lbs ground beef.
4. 1 1/2 teaspoons Paula Deen’s House Seasoning.
5. 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar.
6. 1 1/2 teaspoons Paula Deen Seasoned Salt.
7. 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning.
8. 2 cups tomato sauce.

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