A classic comfort food dish where spaghetti is baked with a savory meat sauce and topped with melted cheese.
Baked Spaghetti
A classic comfort food dish where spaghetti is baked with a savory meat sauce and topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
- 200 grams spaghetti uncooked
- 500 grams ground beef lean
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 400 grams tomato sauce canned
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 200 grams mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, oregano, and basil. Let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Combine the cooked spaghetti with the sauce, then transfer the mixture into a baking dish.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 40gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 25mg
