A classic comfort food dish where spaghetti is baked with a savory meat sauce and topped with melted cheese.
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
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Easy recipe but I forget to preheat oven. Ended up cooking spaghetti long and was soggy. Oops! Warning to others!
Sounds like a classic mistake! I’ve done that too and it’s so frustrating. But the good thing is, soggy or not, it probably still tasted alright! Just don’t forget next time.
LOL, oops indeed! I always forget stuff too. Mine was a burnt mess once. But a good tip: set a timer for the oven! It helps.
This recipe is amazing! I never thought spaghetti could be this good. The cheese on top is perfect. Definitely a 5!
I totally agree! This baked spaghetti recipe is a game changer! The cheese is out of this world!
I think adding parmesan cheese on top would be even better! Will try next time. This is definitely a keeper!
Hmm, I don’t know. Parmesan might be too salty. But whatever, do what you want! 😂
Parmesan sounds great! I usually add more spices too for some extra kick. Can’t wait to try this recipe again!
Baked spaghetti?! Never heard of that. Sounds weird, but I’ll try it. What’s the worst that could happen?
So delicious! My whole family loved it. Could you maybe add some veggies next time?
I don’t like tomato sauce much, so I changed it for white sauce. Still turned out great, but is it still baked spaghetti? lol.
That’s interesting! White sauce sounds good too! It’s creative! 😊
Yummy 😋
This was too rich for my taste. I prefer spaghetti without all the meat. Not my favorite, so 2 stars.
Rich? Nah, it’s delicious! Maybe you added too much meat? I think it all balances out with the sauce and cheese.
I totally get where you’re coming from. Sometimes too much meat can be overwhelming. You should try a veggie version, it might suit your taste better!
I was a bit skeptical about the cooking times. My cheese burnt at 25 minutes! Next time, I’ll keep an eye on it. Gave it a 3.
I completely understand! I always keep an eye on my pasta dishes too. Maybe try covering it with foil for the first part of baking? That way the cheese won’t burn so quickly. 😊
25 minutes? That’s too long for cheese! I think ovens can differ. My pasta gets bubbly in 15! 😅