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Baked Spaghetti

Originally Posted October 4, 2015 by Ronda Eagle 20 Comments

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I first had this casserole at a work potluck luncheon. It was such a hit with all my co-workers that I made sure to ask the gal for her recipe.

I’ve since added a couple of my own additions to the recipe like fresh rocotta cheese and homemade sauce and it has now become a trusted casserole in my family and is often requested around the holidays. Really — what’s more perfect during the busy holiday season than a casserole you can make ahead and reheat or even freeze for later and reheat?

This Baked Spaghetti is super simple to make and takes much less effort than a traditional lasagna. Since ounce for ounce, lasagna noodles are also around four times the price of a box of spaghetti, this dish is also a little more economical as well.

This Baked Spaghetti is super simple to make and takes much less effort than a traditional lasagna.

For a Pot Luck or weeknight supper, you can easily make this ahead of time and reheat it just before serving. Since this makes a large quantity, the recipe is easily halved and if you are cooking for a crowd or want a try to put in the freezer, it’s also easily doubled.

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Baked Spaghetti


★★★★★

4.8 from 6 reviews

  • Author: Ronda Eagle | Kitchen Dreaming
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 70 minutes
  • Total Time: 85 minutes
  • Yield: 10 to 12 servings
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: Italian
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This Baked Spaghetti is super simple to make and takes much less effort than a traditional lasagna.


Ingredients

  • 1-16 oz package spaghetti, regular, whole wheat or gluten-free
  • 1 pound lean ground beef, turkey, chicken or soy crumbles
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, diced small
  • 3 cups marinara sauce,homemade or store-bought
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups (16 oz) cottage cheese or ricotta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp granulated garlic powder
  • 16 oz (4 cups) mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Return meat to the skillet and add the marinara and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  2. In a bowl mix 2 cups cottage OR ricotta cheese with fresh chopped parsley, garlic powder, salt and pepper, to taste; set aside.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, Parmesan cheese and olive oil. Drain spaghetti well (do not rinse) and return to the pot; add the egg mixture and toss to coat. This will become your binder in the oven.
  4. Now into a greased (butter, non-stick cooking spray, olive oil, etc) 9″ x 13″ casserole dish, add half of the spaghetti, taking care to spread it out to the edges of the pan and then spoon half of the cottage cheese (or ricotta) mixture, meat sauce and mozzarella cheese over the top — again, working to the edges of the pan. Repeat with a second layer.
  5. Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350° for 40 minutes then uncover and bake another 20 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Notes

Nutritional information is for lean ground beef.

Keywords: Baked Spaghetti, Italian, Easy, quick, kid friendly, family friendly, budget friendly, Pasta recipes, Marinara, MSG free, homemade baked spaghetti recipes

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This Baked Spaghetti is super simple to make and takes much less effort than a traditional lasagna. It can also be made gluten free and meatless.

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Elise

great thanks for posting

★★★★★

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July 27, 2018 9:23 am
Jacyln

Just like grandmas. Loved it!

★★★★★

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July 26, 2018 1:43 am
Jodie

Spot on with this recipe, I actually feel this is exactly as I had it as a kid. It was excellent and my kids loved it too.

★★★★★

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July 22, 2018 2:54 am
Tanya

Kids absoultey loved this recipe. I love how easy it was to make.

★★★★★

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June 15, 2018 7:50 pm
lucy mcgahan

Hello, after seeing this recipe, I am reminded of Sunday dinner with my grandma. This sounds so much like her recipe. Yum!

★★★★

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February 14, 2018 9:26 pm
Joey Stothart

Whoa! Just like grams used to make. Have a great day.

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December 8, 2017 4:55 am
Martin

Just like grams used to make. It was delicious!

★★★★★

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November 8, 2017 4:10 pm
Geoffrey

Enjoyed every bit of this dish. Looking forward to the leftovers!

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May 10, 2017 4:19 pm
KitchenDreaming

Thank you, Geoffrey! That’s very kind of you. Thank you for taking the time to come back and comment!

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May 12, 2017 7:25 am
Ashlyn

Tried this out and the family loved it for pot luck. Thanks for the recipe.

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April 15, 2017 5:41 pm
Carrey

When I initially commented I clicked the “Notify me when new comments are added” checkbox and now each time a comment is added I get several
e-mails with the same comment. Is there any way you can remove me from that service? Cheers!

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July 23, 2016 11:09 pm
KitchenDreaming

Hi Carrey – great question. One to which I haven’t an answer. I do not see an original post from you to remove.

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October 14, 2016 7:21 am
merri jackson

I had this at a potluck years ago and have been wanting to make it ever since. So glad I found your site. Awesome!

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July 19, 2016 8:47 am
KitchenDreaming

You are too kind, Merri. I do hope you enjoy it. My Dad LOVES this dish.

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October 14, 2016 11:27 am
abby hale

I brought to a church lunch and there was barely a noodle left. Thank you so much!

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July 13, 2016 8:10 pm
KitchenDreaming

Sounds like it was a complete success, Abby. I hope it was enjoyed by all.

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October 14, 2016 1:18 pm
Michelle

Can i remove the egg?

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June 30, 2016 3:17 pm
KitchenDreaming

You can. However, the eggs are used here as the binder to make the baked spaghetti bind up and stay together like a lasagna. You can substitute them with two chia seed eggs (see our substitutes page – link at the top pf the page) or egg substitute.

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July 2, 2016 7:08 am
Noella

You’ve got interesting content here.

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June 10, 2016 6:37 am
KitchenDreaming

Thank you! This is my Dad’s favorite.

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June 27, 2016 9:35 am

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