Baked Spaghetti
Baked Spaghetti is a comforting pasta dish where cooked spaghetti is mixed with sauce—often marinara or meat sauce—layered with cheese and baked until bubbly and golden. It combines the flavors of traditional spaghetti with the texture of a casserole, making it a family favorite.
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 Parmesan cheese
- 5 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 cups 4% cottage cheese
- 4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- Chopped fresh basil, optional
Instructions
- 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 for 6-8 minutes or until onion is tender and beef is no longer pink, breaking meat into crumbles; drain. Stir in pasta sauce and seasoned salt.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, Parmesan cheese and butter. Drain spaghetti; add to the egg mixture and toss to coat.
- Place half the mixture in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with half of 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 and bake for 20-25 minutes longer or until heated through. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving. If desired, sprinkle with basil.
Nutrition
Calories: 526kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 31gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 127mgSodium: 881mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9g
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