Baked spaghetti is a classic Italian dish that is perfect for a comforting and hearty meal. It's a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking, with different types of pasta, sauces, and toppings. Whether you prefer a traditional recipe or something more creative, there's a baked spaghetti recipe out there for everyone. With its cheesy, gooey goodness, baked spaghetti is sure to be a hit at your next family gathering or dinner party.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
THE BEST BAKED ALFREDO SPAGHETTI
This is an amazingly cheese-rich dish. I love making this to take to friends' homes as a drop off meal. It gets rave reviews every time! The recipe is adapted from a restaurant in the Mall of America called Tucci Benucch. I attended the restaurant at a business meeting and they gave us a recipe for the baked spaghetti that I have made a few changes to. My husband prefers it without the marinara/meatball topping, but if you're looking to stretch the recipe that's a great way to do it.
Provided by ardomagala
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Spaghetti Recipes Baked
Time 1h45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until halfway cooked through, about 6 minutes. Drain.
- Stir provolone cheese blend, 1 jar Alfredo sauce, drained spaghetti, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and eggs together in a bowl. Pour into prepared baking dish. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbling, 60 to 75 minutes. Remove foil from baking dish and top spaghetti with remaining Alfredo sauce.
- Stir marinara sauce and meatballs together in a saucepan; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until meatballs are heated through, 15 to 25 minutes. Spoon meatballs and marinara over baked spaghetti.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 627.6 calories, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 139.1 mg, Fat 40.1 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sodium 1259.8 mg, Sugar 6.9 g
BEST BAKED SPAGHETTI
I searched repeatedly for a baked spaghetti recipe that was richer- more like my homemade lasagna and could not find it. This is a rich and creamy version. Big hit with the whole family because we are cheese lovers!
Provided by Shultz5309
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h25m
Yield 1 13x9 cassarole dish, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the spaghetti 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 of the spaghetti mixture in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Top with half of the cottage cheese, meat sauce and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes. Uncover; bake 20-25 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
THE BEST (AND EASIEST) TWICE-BAKED SPAGHETTI EVER
This is the only spaghetti that may husband raves about. It consists of Barilla whole grain spaghetti, Newmsn's Own Sockarooni sauce & 1 lb of lean ground beef. I inserted the ingredients of the sauce so that the nutritional information would be accurate but some of the ingredient measurements may not be exactly accurate.
Provided by proverbsthreeone
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- boil spaghetti according to pachage directions, drain water.
- brown ground beef in a skillet and drain any access grease.
- combine spaghetti and ground beef with both jars of sauce in a ductch oven or heavy pot.
- stir until completely mixed.
- bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until warmed completely through.
- *if you don't plan to serve it right away you can refrigerate up to 4 or 5 days and then cook in the oven until warmed completely through.
BEST EVER BAKED SPAGHETTI WITH A TWIST!
This recipe appeared last Sunday in our Hattiesburg American Newspaper. It intrigued me right away, and after putting my own twist on it. I served it last night to our Bible Study group and they all requested the recipe.
Provided by Ingrid Parker
Categories Pasta
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. In a large heated skillet over medium high brown then drain your meat. I seasoned the meat though not called for with the red pepper flakes, 1 tsp salt,and some black pepper.
- 2. In a sauce pot over medium heat sauté the garlic in a little olive oil. Add the 2 jars of pasta sauce,( rinse the jars with a little water) 2 bay leaves,1 tsp basil, 1 tsp oregano, 2 tsp brown sugar and 1/4 tsp pepper flakes. Let it simmer on low while making the cheese sauce. NOTE: I doctored the sauce according to our taste, because the recipe just called for using the sauce right from the jar
- 3. Cheese sauce! This is the best recipe I have come across and it would be wonderful over vegetables too.:-) Melt butter and oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour, garlic powder, nutmeg and parmesan. Whisking combine this well and let it come to a bubble. Add the evaporated milk slowly and whisk until it comes to a boil and thickens. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 cup of the cheddar cheese until melted. Taste to see if you want to add salt.
- 4. Heat oven to 350F Lightly spray a 9x13 casserole. Combine the pasta, pasta sauce and meat. Spoon half of it into the casserole. Pour the cheese sauce over the top. Spoon the rest of the pasta mixture over the top. Now top this with the remaining 2 c cheddar. Bake for 25-30 minutes. This can be prepare ahead and refrigerated but it will take longer to bake. This also is supposed to freeze well according to the paper. :-)
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make your baked spaghetti even more delicious. Look for ripe tomatoes, firm vegetables, and high-quality cheese.
- Don't overcook the pasta: Pasta should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. Overcooked pasta will become mushy and ruin the texture of your dish.
- Use a flavorful sauce: The sauce is the backbone of any baked spaghetti dish. Make sure to use a sauce that is packed with flavor. You can use a store-bought sauce or make your own.
- Add plenty of cheese: Cheese is what makes baked spaghetti so irresistible. Use a combination of different cheeses, such as mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan, to create a rich and gooey topping.
- Bake the spaghetti until it is bubbly and golden brown: The spaghetti should be baked until it is hot and bubbly, and the cheese is melted and golden brown. This will ensure that the dish is cooked through and has a delicious, crispy crust.
Conclusion:
Baked spaghetti is a classic dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its combination of pasta, sauce, cheese, and vegetables, it is a hearty and flavorful meal that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are feeding a family or entertaining guests, baked spaghetti is a surefire hit.
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