Baked spaghetti is a delectable Italian-American casserole that combines the flavors of spaghetti, cheese, and a variety of other ingredients. It's a versatile dish that can be customized to suit your preferences, making it a popular choice for weeknight dinners and special occasions alike. This article presents three tempting baked spaghetti recipes that cater to different tastes and dietary needs. The first recipe features a classic baked spaghetti with a rich tomato sauce, ground beef, and a gooey cheese topping. The second recipe caters to vegetarians with a hearty and flavorful meatless baked spaghetti, packed with roasted vegetables and a creamy cheese sauce. Last but not least, the third recipe tantalizes with a unique baked spaghetti carbonara, combining crispy bacon, creamy egg sauce, and a generous sprinkling of Parmesan cheese. Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions and cooking tips to ensure a perfect baked spaghetti experience.
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THE BEST BAKED ALFREDO SPAGHETTI
This is an amazingly cheese-rich dish. I love making this to take to friends' homes as a drop off meal. It gets rave reviews every time! The recipe is adapted from a restaurant in the Mall of America called Tucci Benucch. I attended the restaurant at a business meeting and they gave us a recipe for the baked spaghetti that I have made a few changes to. My husband prefers it without the marinara/meatball topping, but if you're looking to stretch the recipe that's a great way to do it.
Provided by ardomagala
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Spaghetti Recipes Baked
Time 1h45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until halfway cooked through, about 6 minutes. Drain.
- Stir provolone cheese blend, 1 jar Alfredo sauce, drained spaghetti, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and eggs together in a bowl. Pour into prepared baking dish. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbling, 60 to 75 minutes. Remove foil from baking dish and top spaghetti with remaining Alfredo sauce.
- Stir marinara sauce and meatballs together in a saucepan; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until meatballs are heated through, 15 to 25 minutes. Spoon meatballs and marinara over baked spaghetti.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 627.6 calories, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 139.1 mg, Fat 40.1 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sodium 1259.8 mg, Sugar 6.9 g
BEST BAKED SPAGHETTI
I searched repeatedly for a baked spaghetti recipe that was richer- more like my homemade lasagna and could not find it. This is a rich and creamy version. Big hit with the whole family because we are cheese lovers!
Provided by Shultz5309
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h25m
Yield 1 13x9 cassarole dish, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 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. Stir in the spaghetti sauce and seasoned salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, Parmesan cheese and butter. Drain spaghetti; add to egg mixture and toss to coat.
- Place half of the spaghetti mixture in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Top with half of the cottage cheese, meat sauce and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes. Uncover; bake 20-25 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
THE BEST (AND EASIEST) TWICE-BAKED SPAGHETTI EVER
This is the only spaghetti that may husband raves about. It consists of Barilla whole grain spaghetti, Newmsn's Own Sockarooni sauce & 1 lb of lean ground beef. I inserted the ingredients of the sauce so that the nutritional information would be accurate but some of the ingredient measurements may not be exactly accurate.
Provided by proverbsthreeone
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- boil spaghetti according to pachage directions, drain water.
- brown ground beef in a skillet and drain any access grease.
- combine spaghetti and ground beef with both jars of sauce in a ductch oven or heavy pot.
- stir until completely mixed.
- bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until warmed completely through.
- *if you don't plan to serve it right away you can refrigerate up to 4 or 5 days and then cook in the oven until warmed completely through.
BEST EVER BAKED SPAGHETTI WITH A TWIST!
This recipe appeared last Sunday in our Hattiesburg American Newspaper. It intrigued me right away, and after putting my own twist on it. I served it last night to our Bible Study group and they all requested the recipe.
Provided by Ingrid Parker
Categories Pasta
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. In a large heated skillet over medium high brown then drain your meat. I seasoned the meat though not called for with the red pepper flakes, 1 tsp salt,and some black pepper.
- 2. In a sauce pot over medium heat sauté the garlic in a little olive oil. Add the 2 jars of pasta sauce,( rinse the jars with a little water) 2 bay leaves,1 tsp basil, 1 tsp oregano, 2 tsp brown sugar and 1/4 tsp pepper flakes. Let it simmer on low while making the cheese sauce. NOTE: I doctored the sauce according to our taste, because the recipe just called for using the sauce right from the jar
- 3. Cheese sauce! This is the best recipe I have come across and it would be wonderful over vegetables too.:-) Melt butter and oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour, garlic powder, nutmeg and parmesan. Whisking combine this well and let it come to a bubble. Add the evaporated milk slowly and whisk until it comes to a boil and thickens. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 cup of the cheddar cheese until melted. Taste to see if you want to add salt.
- 4. Heat oven to 350F Lightly spray a 9x13 casserole. Combine the pasta, pasta sauce and meat. Spoon half of it into the casserole. Pour the cheese sauce over the top. Spoon the rest of the pasta mixture over the top. Now top this with the remaining 2 c cheddar. Bake for 25-30 minutes. This can be prepare ahead and refrigerated but it will take longer to bake. This also is supposed to freeze well according to the paper. :-)
Tips:
- Use a variety of cheeses: A combination of cheeses, such as mozzarella, Parmesan, and ricotta, creates a rich and flavorful sauce.
- Cook the spaghetti al dente: This means cooking it until it is still slightly firm to the bite. This will prevent it from becoming mushy when it is baked.
- Don't overcook the sauce: The sauce should be simmered for just a few minutes until it is heated through. Overcooking it will make it lose its flavor.
- Add some vegetables: Vegetables such as spinach, mushrooms, or zucchini can be added to the sauce for a healthy and flavorful twist.
- Use a cast iron skillet or baking dish: This will help to evenly distribute the heat and create a crispy crust on the bottom of the spaghetti.
- Let the spaghetti rest before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld and the pasta to firm up slightly.
Conclusion:
Baked spaghetti is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With a few simple tips, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give baked spaghetti a try!
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