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Baked Spaghetti

It looks like lasagna, but I promise it's really spaghetti!

Adapted from Spend With Pennies

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 55 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 8
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description

It looks like lasagna, but I promise it's really spaghetti!

Adapted from Spend With Pennies

Ingredients
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 2 jar pasta sauce (16 oz. each)
  • 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 can petite diced tomatoes, undrained (14.5 oz.)
  • 16 oz spaghetti, cooked
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
Instructions
  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375 F.

  2. 2

    Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add ground beef, onion, bell pepper, garlic, and salt. Cook until meat is browned, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks. Drain excess grease.

  3. 3

    Add pasta sauce, Italian seasoning, and tomatoes to the meat mixture. Simmer for 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Prepare spaghetti according to package directions.

  5. 5

    Drain and rinse spaghetti, then add to the pot with the sauce mixture. Add parsley, then stir to combine well.

  6. 6

    Pour spaghetti into a 9 x 13 casserole dish and spread evenly. Top with cheeses.

  7. 7

    Bake 25-30 minutes or until hot and cheese is browned and bubbly. Cut into squares to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 359kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g19%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Cholesterol 57mg19%
Sodium 825mg35%
Potassium 681mg20%
Total Carbohydrate 38g13%
Dietary Fiber 5g20%
Sugars 13g
Protein 24g48%
Calcium 5 mg
Iron 20 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Notes
  • Italian sausage can be substituted for the ground beef.
Keywords: baked, spaghetti, casserole, Italian, pasta, ground beef
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