Best 7 The Best Spaghetti Casserole Recipes

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Are you looking for a delectable spaghetti casserole that will tantalize your taste buds and make your dinner table sing? Look no further! In this article, we'll embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets behind crafting the ultimate spaghetti casserole, a dish that embodies comfort, flavor, and satisfaction. From selecting the perfect ingredients to mastering the art of layering and baking, we'll guide you through the process of creating a spaghetti casserole that will become a family favorite. So get ready to indulge in a cheesy, meaty, and pasta-licious masterpiece that will leave you craving for seconds.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE RECIPE



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Spaghetti casserole is the definition of comfort food! Hearty, delicious, and an easy way to make and eat spaghetti.

Provided by Lil' Luna

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 16 ounce package spaghetti
2 pounds ground beef
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1 teaspoon garlic salt (with parsley flakes)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
2 26.5 oz spaghetti sauce jars ((or marinara jars))

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350. Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions, then drain.
  • While the spaghetti is cooking, add the ground beef to a large skillet. Cook, breaking into small pieces, until browned and cooked through. Drain the grease, then return the ground beef to the skillet.
  • Add the spaghetti sauce, sour cream, garlic salt, oregano, and basil to the skillet, and stir to combine. Add the noodles and 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese to the skillet, and stir to combine.
  • Pour the casserole into a 9 x 13 baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and the parmesan cheese over the top.
  • Cover the casserole with foil and bake 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling and browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 86 mg, Sodium 454 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE



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This baked Spaghetti Casserole recipe is so easy to make! A hearty pasta dish with ground beef, sausage, mushrooms, and tomato sauce.

Provided by Stephanie Manley

Categories     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 17

12 ounces spaghetti
1/2 pound ground beef chuck
1/2 pound Italian sausage
1 ounce bacon (chopped)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup chopped onion
4 ounces sliced mushrooms
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (add more if you like it spicy)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 eggs
1 cup Parmesan cheese
14 ounces pasta sauce
1 cup water
1 pound ricotta cheese
3 cups shredded Italian blend cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Sauté the ground beef, Italian sausage, and bacon in a pan over medium-high heat.
  • Season the meat with salt and pepper.
  • While the meat is cooking, chop onion and mushrooms and add them to the pan.
  • Add Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes to the pan. Stir to combine.
  • When the meat has cooked thoroughly, remove it from the pan, and drain excess grease if necessary.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
  • Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions.
  • Reserve 1 cup of pasta water for the casserole once the pasta has finished cooking.
  • Drain the pasta.
  • Place cooked spaghetti into a large bowl.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 2 beaten eggs, and 1 cup of Parmesan cheese to the spaghetti. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
  • Place pasta sauce into a separate large bowl with the 1 cup of reserved pasta water. Stir to combine to create a thin sauce.
  • Ladle just enough sauce to cover the bottom of a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  • Add half of the cooked spaghetti to the dish.
  • Spoon ricotta cheese on top of the spaghetti. The dollops will melt while cooking.
  • Spoon half of the meat mixture over the ricotta cheese.
  • Add 1 1/2 cups of shredded Italian blend cheese on top of the meat mixture.
  • Pour just enough sauce in the dish to cover the meat.
  • Place the remaining pasta on top.
  • Place the remaining meat on the pasta.
  • Sprinkle the remaining Italian cheese on top.
  • Bake at 350 for 25 minutes, until heated through and the cheese on the top is melted and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 87 mg, Sodium 669 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE



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This is an easy dish to prepare ahead of time, refrigerate and bake just before company arrives. -Kim Rocker, LaGrange, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 casseroles (6 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (16 ounces) spaghetti
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and tomato sauce. Remove from the heat. , Drain pasta. Combine soup and sour cream. In two 8-in. square baking dishes, layer half of the meat sauce, pasta, soup mixture and cheese. Repeat layers., Cover and bake 55-65 minutes or until cheese is melted. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casseroles up to 3 months. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casseroles, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 818mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

BAKED SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE



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Baked Spaghetti Casserole is a hearty, home cooked meal that's loaded with zesty marinara sauce, tender pasta, and melted cheese!

Provided by Katerina | Easy Weeknight Recipes

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound dry spaghetti
1 pound sweet Italian sausage
1 small yellow onion, (finely chopped)
2 cloves garlic, (minced)
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
40 ounces marinara sauce
16 ounces ricotta cheese
1 whole egg
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
chopped fresh parsley, (optional, for garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add in the spaghetti and cook until it is pliable but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
  • In the meantime, heat a large pan over medium heat. Crumble in the Italian sausage and stir occasionally until browned, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook until the onion is translucent and slightly softened, about 2 minutes.
  • Pour in the marinara sauce and stir to combine. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the ricotta and egg until combined. Set aside.
  • Pour half of the marinara sauce into a deep 9x13 inch casserole dish, and then layer on half of the pasta.
  • On top of the pasta, spread all of the ricotta cheese mixture into an even layer.
  • Add the remaining pasta, pour on the remaining marinara sauce, and top with mozzarella and parmesan.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and sides are bubbling.
  • Remove from oven. Garnish with chopped parsley and/or additional parmesan cheese.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 655 kcal, Carbohydrate 54 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 34 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 1568 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 7 g, UnsaturatedFat 16 g, ServingSize 1 serving

THE BEST SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE



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Easy spaghetti dish with a little twist!

Provided by Noonie Finch Hodges

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Noodles

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
2 pounds ground beef
¼ cup chopped onion
2 (26.5 ounce) cans meatless spaghetti sauce
1 (16 ounce) container fat-free sour cream
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
½ cup Parmesan cheese
salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a deep 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Stir in the spaghetti. Boil the pasta until cooked through but still firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain well.
  • Brown ground beef and onion in a large skillet over high heat; drain fat. Stir in the spaghetti sauce, sour cream, and 1 cup of the mozzarella. Mix in the cooked pasta. Transfer pasta mixture to prepared baking dish. Top with remaining 1 cup of mozzarella and the Parmesan cheese. Cover pan with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.1 calories, Carbohydrate 51.4 g, Cholesterol 71.4 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 826.2 mg, Sugar 16.4 g

BAKED SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE



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We love the Market Day Spaghetti Pie casserole. This is my own version that the kids like even better and its cheaper!

Provided by LAURIE

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 45m

Yield 1 13x9 pan

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (1 lb) box angel hair pasta
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
2 eggs
1/3 cup milk
1/2 cup margarine
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper (optional)
1/2 cup mushroom (optional)
1 (26 ounce) jar tomato and basil pasta sauce
1/2 cup hot water
1 cup shredded pizza cheese (mozzarella and cheddar)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 and PAM a 13x9 deep baking dish.
  • In large skillet, brown ground beef.
  • In large pot cook pasta to al dente'.
  • When beef is cooked, drain and add spaghetti sauce and hot water (I always dump the water in the jar and shake it up to get the last bit of sauce out before adding to the pan).
  • Add garlic and veggies and simmer about 10 minutes.
  • When pasta is done, drain in a colander and rinse with hot water, let sit temporarily.
  • In pasta pot, melt margarine.
  • Stir in parmesan cheese, then add pasta back into pan.
  • Beat eggs with milk and toss with pasta mixture.
  • Press pasta in pan evenly.
  • Top with sauce mixture, spreading to the edges.
  • Bake at 350 for 15 minutes.
  • Top with cheeses and bake additional 15 minutes until cheese starts to melt and brown.
  • Remove from oven and let sit for 10 minutes for easier cutting.
  • Cut into squares.
  • This makes a lot and freezes well in individual squares for lunches.

SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE



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A friend of mine brought some of this into work for me to try and I had to get the recipe. It's delicious! I submitted this exactly how it was given to me. I used thin spaghetti (my preference), melted the cream cheese almost all the way before mixing with spaghetti, mixed the ground beef with tomato sauce before layering (by mistake).

Provided by shells75

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces spaghetti
8 ounces sour cream
8 ounces cream cheese (cut up)
1 lb ground beef, cooked and drained (crumbly)
30 ounces spaghetti sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
season with salt and pepper (or anything else as you see fit)

Steps:

  • The recipe calls for a 9x13 casserole, but I usually split it between two 8x8 pans (increasing the spaghetti, beef, sauce and mozarella slightly if needed) and freeze one of them for another time.
  • Cook the spaghetti and drain, but don't rinse.
  • Put it right back in the warm pot and add the cream cheese.
  • Blend the cream cheese until melted with the spaghetti and then blend in the sour cream.
  • Put spaghetti mixture into greased pan.
  • Layer some of the mozarella, then the beef, then a little more mozarella.
  • Spread the spaghetti sauce across and then put the rest of the mozarella on top.
  • Bake at 350 (or maybe 375?) for 30- 35 minutes- until a knife comes out clean.
  • Let it stand for 5 or 10 minutes.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. This includes using fresh vegetables, a flavorful cheese blend, and a rich tomato sauce.
  • Don't overcook the pasta. Cook it al dente so that it still has a slight bite to it.
  • Be generous with the cheese. A good amount of cheese will help to bind the casserole together and make it gooey and delicious.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. You can add cooked chicken, ground beef, or vegetables to the casserole. You can also use different types of cheese or tomato sauce.
  • Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. This will help it to set and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Spaghetti casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover spaghetti. With a few simple tips, you can make a spaghetti casserole that is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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