Spaghetti Bake
A comforting and delicious spaghetti bake layered with marinara sauce, ground meat, and melted cheese, perfect for family dinners.
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Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 450kcal
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb ground meat beef or turkey
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet, brown the ground meat over medium heat; drain excess fat.
- Stir in marinara sauce and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine cooked spaghetti with the meat sauce in a large bowl.
- In a greased baking dish, layer half of the spaghetti mixture.
- Spread the ricotta mixture over the spaghetti.
- Add the remaining spaghetti on top and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 4g