Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey into the realm of spaghetti casseroles, a symphony of flavors that will elevate your dining experience. From the classic spaghetti casserole, a comforting blend of ground beef, spaghetti, and rich tomato sauce, to the vegetarian delight of spinach and mushroom spaghetti casserole, each recipe promises a unique gustatory adventure. Indulge in the creamy decadence of chicken spaghetti casserole, where tender chicken, succulent spaghetti, and a velvety cheese sauce intertwine. Experience a fiesta of flavors with Mexican spaghetti casserole, a vibrant fusion of ground beef, corn, black beans, and zesty Mexican spices. And for a touch of elegance, try the sophisticated seafood spaghetti casserole, where succulent shrimp, flaky fish, and tender spaghetti harmonize in a creamy seafood sauce. With detailed instructions and a treasure trove of culinary tips, this article guides you effortlessly through the culinary process, ensuring each casserole emerges from your kitchen as a masterpiece.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
THE BEST SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE
Easy spaghetti dish with a little twist!
Provided by Noonie Finch Hodges
Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes Noodles
Time 1h10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a deep 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Stir in the spaghetti. Boil the pasta until cooked through but still firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain well.
- Brown ground beef and onion in a large skillet over high heat; drain fat. Stir in the spaghetti sauce, sour cream, and 1 cup of the mozzarella. Mix in the cooked pasta. Transfer pasta mixture to prepared baking dish. Top with remaining 1 cup of mozzarella and the Parmesan cheese. Cover pan with aluminum foil.
- Bake in preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.1 calories, Carbohydrate 51.4 g, Cholesterol 71.4 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 826.2 mg, Sugar 16.4 g
SPAGHETTI PIE CASSEROLE
My family adores this spaghetti casserole. It's old-timey comfort food. This is how to make baked spaghetti with cream cheese. -Patricia Lavell, Islamorada, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in the spaghetti sauce, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally., In a small bowl, mix cream cheese and sour cream until blended; stir in green onions. In a greased 11x7-in. baking dish, layer the spaghetti, cream cheese mixture and meat mixture. Top with shredded cheese., Bake, covered, at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake until cheese is bubbly, 5-10 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 622mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
HEARTY CHICKEN SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE
This creamy, cheesy casserole is so hearty and homey that second helpings are a must! -Lynne German, Woodland Hills, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the chicken, soup, milk, onion, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup Swiss cheese, mushrooms, peppers, mayonnaise, steak seasoning and basil., Drain spaghetti. Add to chicken mixture; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake until heated through and cheese is melted, 5-10 minutes longer., Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casserole. To use, partially thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake as directed, increasing time as needed to heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 549 calories, Fat 25g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 957mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 38g protein.
SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE
Spaghetti squash, like zucchini, can take over a garden. This is an excellent way to put that abundance to good use. I got the original recipe at a cooking class, and I've made it many times since. It's unique and tasty. -Mina Dick, Boissevain, Manitoba
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut squash in half lengthwise; scoop out seeds. Place with cut side down in a baking dish; add water. Cover and bake at 375° for 20-30 minutes or until it is easily pierced with a fork. When cool enough to handle, scoop out squash, separating the strands with a fork. In a skillet, cook beef, onion, red pepper and garlic until meat is browned and the vegetables are tender. Drain; add tomatoes, oregano, salt, pepper and squash. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Transfer to an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with the cheese and parsley; let stand a few minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 226mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
BAKED SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE
My family requests this recipe every year for birthday parties and other events! It's crowd- and family-friendly, as well as easy to make ahead and then refrigerate!
Provided by Lovely333
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare 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 cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain and transfer to a large bowl.
- Mix eggs, Parmesan cheese, and butter with the spaghetti to coat pasta completely; spread into the prepared baking dish. Spread cottage cheese over the spaghetti to cover completely. Spread spaghetti sauce over the cottage cheese; top with a layer of mozzarella cheese.
- Bake until hot in the center, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.2 calories, Carbohydrate 46.5 g, Cholesterol 121.7 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 19.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 763 mg, Sugar 10.3 g
VELVEETA® CHICKEN SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE
Delicious chicken and spaghetti casserole with Velveeta®.
Provided by Richard
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Spaghetti Recipes Chicken
Time 1h35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine chicken, condensed soup, chicken broth, bell pepper, celery, parsley, salt, and pepper in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Add Velveeta® to the Dutch oven and stir until melted. Add drained spaghetti and olives. Transfer to a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Bake, covered, in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake until bubbly, about 10 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 66.5 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 1302.8 mg, Sugar 5 g
CHICKEN SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE I
For some reason or another, this seems to be a favorite of the men in my family.
Provided by Marty
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put uncooked spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water. Let simmer, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes or until pasta is al dente. Drain.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large bowl combine the chicken, cooked spaghetti, pimento, bell pepper, onion, soup, wine and 1 cup of the cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste and mix all together. Spread mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Sprinkle remaining cup of cheese on top and bake for another 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.2 calories, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 99 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 37.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 618.2 mg, Sugar 3 g
SPAGHETTI SQUASH MEATBALL CASSEROLE
One of our favorite comfort-food dinners is spaghetti and meatballs. We're crazy about this lighter, healthier version that features so many veggies. It has the same beloved flavors with more nutritious ingredients! -Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cut the squash lengthwise in half; discard seeds. Place halves on a microwave-safe plate, cut side down. Microwave, uncovered, on high until tender, for 15-20 minutes. Cool slightly., Preheat oven to 350°. Mix 1/4 teaspoon salt with remaining seasonings; add to beef, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. In a large skillet, brown meatballs over medium heat; remove from pan., In same pan, heat oil over medium heat; saute onion until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in collard greens, spinach, ricotta and remaining salt; remove from heat., Using a fork, separate strands of spaghetti squash; stir into greens mixture. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. or 3-qt. baking dish. Top with the plum tomatoes, meatballs, sauce and cheese. Bake, uncovered, until meatballs are cooked through, 30-35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 618mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BAKED SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE
We love the Market Day Spaghetti Pie casserole. This is my own version that the kids like even better and its cheaper!
Provided by LAURIE
Categories Savory Pies
Time 45m
Yield 1 13x9 pan
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 and PAM a 13x9 deep baking dish.
- In large skillet, brown ground beef.
- In large pot cook pasta to al dente'.
- When beef is cooked, drain and add spaghetti sauce and hot water (I always dump the water in the jar and shake it up to get the last bit of sauce out before adding to the pan).
- Add garlic and veggies and simmer about 10 minutes.
- When pasta is done, drain in a colander and rinse with hot water, let sit temporarily.
- In pasta pot, melt margarine.
- Stir in parmesan cheese, then add pasta back into pan.
- Beat eggs with milk and toss with pasta mixture.
- Press pasta in pan evenly.
- Top with sauce mixture, spreading to the edges.
- Bake at 350 for 15 minutes.
- Top with cheeses and bake additional 15 minutes until cheese starts to melt and brown.
- Remove from oven and let sit for 10 minutes for easier cutting.
- Cut into squares.
- This makes a lot and freezes well in individual squares for lunches.
CHEESY SPAGHETTI AND SPINACH CASSEROLE
If you're feeling the need for cheese, this recipe has you covered. Creamy pasta and spinach are layered with a tomato sauce and lots of gooey mozzarella cheese before being baked to bubbly, golden brown perfection.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cook spaghetti to al dente as directed on package. Drain spaghetti, and add it back to the hot pan.
- Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir in garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in flour, pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Gradually beat in milk with whisk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly; boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; beat in Parmesan cheese and spinach with whisk, then beat in eggs.
- Toss cheese sauce with hot spaghetti, and add half of the mixture to the baking dish. Spread 1 1/2 cups of the tomato basil pasta sauce over mixture; sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups of the mozzarella cheese. Add remaining half of spaghetti mixture, remaining tomato basil pasta sauce and remaining 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese.
- Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted and lightly browned on top. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 620, Carbohydrate 67 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1500 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 1/2 g
BAKED SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE
Kathy Bence from Edmonds, Washington always gets asked for a copy of this family-pleasing recipe. The hearty meatless main dish - a combination of spaghetti and lasagna ingredients - is cheese and well seasoned with a creamy tomato sauce.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Add butter and Parmesan cheese; toss to coat. In a large bowl, combine the spaghetti sauce, green pepper and tomatoes. , In a blender, cover and process the ricotta cheese until pureed. Add to the spaghetti sauce mixture. Stir in the mushrooms, onion, garlic, basil, oregano and 1-1/2 cups mozzarella cheese. Add the spaghetti; toss to coat., Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Cover; bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 774mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE
This is an easy dish to prepare ahead of time, refrigerate and bake just before company arrives. -Kim Rocker, LaGrange, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h15m
Yield 2 casseroles (6 servings each).
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and tomato sauce. Remove from the heat. , Drain pasta. Combine soup and sour cream. In two 8-in. square baking dishes, layer half of the meat sauce, pasta, soup mixture and cheese. Repeat layers., Cover and bake 55-65 minutes or until cheese is melted. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casseroles up to 3 months. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casseroles, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 818mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein.
TURKEY SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE
My mom made this creamy comforting dish when I was growing up. Whenever I have leftover chicken or turkey, I look forward to making this simple, yet tasty, filling dish. -Casandra Hetrick, Lindsey, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small skillet, saute the vegetables in butter until tender. In a large bowl, combine the broth, soup, salt and pepper., In a 2-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray, layer the turkey, spaghetti and vegetable mixture. Pour broth mixture over the top., Cover and bake at 350° for 70-80 minutes or until spaghetti is tender, stirring once. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese and paprika. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 702mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHEESY CHICKEN SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE
Make and share this Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by LizCl
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine cooked spaghetti, mushrooms, chicken, soup, butter, milk, pepper and 1 cup cheese.
- Mix well and put into a 2 quart casserole dish.
- Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
SPAGHETTI CHICKEN CASSEROLE
For some reason or other, this seems to be a favorite of the men in my family.
Provided by Marty
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Put spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water and cook about 8 to 10 minutes, until it is al dente. Drain.
- In a large bowl combine the chicken, cooked spaghetti, pimento, bell pepper, onion, soup, wine, 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheese, salt and pepper. Mix all together and spread into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese and bake another 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.2 calories, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 99 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 37.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 618.2 mg, Sugar 3 g
SOUTHWESTERN SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE
A close friend made this Mexican-Italian bake for me almost 20 years ago, and I've prepared it regularly ever since. It comes together in a snap because it relies largely on convenient ingredients I keep on hand. We like it with a loaf of crusty bread. -Rose Turner Minnick, Christiansburg, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
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, breaking it into crumbles; drain. , Stir in the taco seasoning, spaghetti sauce, mushrooms and olives. Drain spaghetti; stir into the beef mixture., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. or 3-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until heated through, 25-30 minutes. Serve with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, salsa and picante sauce. Freeze option: Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°. Serve with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, salsa and picante sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 591 calories, Fat 27g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 1130mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 38g protein.
BAKED SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE
A healthy low-carb dish every one likes. I have taken it to pot-lucks and people love it. Ground beef or Italian sausage can be added. I have even used leftover spaghetti sauce in this.
Provided by iamviv
Categories Side Dish Casseroles Squash Casserole Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Pierce spaghetti squash in several places with a knife. Microwave on medium-high, rotating every 5 minutes, until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from microwave. Let cool until easily handled, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Cut squash in half and scoop out seeds. Scrape insides of squash into spaghetti strands with a fork. Transfer to the greased baking dish.
- Pour tomatoes, 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, oregano, basil, garlic, and salt over spaghetti squash; mix well. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbly, 45 to 60 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.9 calories, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Cholesterol 8.8 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 472.8 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE BAKE
Don't be fooled by this recipe-it only looks complicated. long ago, one of our daughters passed it on along with squash from her first garden.-Glenafa Vrchota, Mason City, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Place squash, cut side down, in a baking dish. Add 1/2 in. water and cover tightly with foil. Bake at 375° until squash can be easily pierced with a fork, 20-30 minutes., Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet. Add the mushrooms, onion, garlic, basil, oregano, salt, thyme and pepper; saute until onion is tender. Add tomatoes; cook until most of the liquid has evaporated. Set aside., Scoop out the flesh of squash, separating strands with a fork. Combine the flesh, tomato mixture, bread crumbs, ricotta cheese and parsley. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 375° until heated through and top is golden brown, about 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 528mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE WITH CHICKEN
Get the cheesy goodness of baked spaghetti without the carbs in this spaghetti squash casserole with chicken!
Provided by MCabrera75
Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes Chicken
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Drizzle cut sides of spaghetti squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on a sheet pan with the cut sides down.
- Roast in the preheated oven until a fork easily penetrates the skin, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside until cool enough to handle. Shred flesh with a fork until it resembles spaghetti noodles; transfer to a colander to drain for 20 minutes. Lower oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- While squash is draining, heat remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add ground chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until chicken is browned and crumbly with no pink remaining, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in spaghetti sauce.
- Transfer drained squash to a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Add sauce mixture, spinach, 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese and 1/2 of the Parmesan cheese; toss to combine. Sprinkle remaining cheeses over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is bubbling and cheeses have melted, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Carbohydrate 27.2 g, Cholesterol 57.8 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 890.2 mg, Sugar 11.9 g
QUICK AND EASY THROWN TOGETHER BAKED SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE
This is one of the best baked spaghetti casseroles I have ever made that was so easy to put together. I am not sure where I got the recipe. My family and friends love this recipe. Serve with a nice loaf of garlic bread.
Provided by Marsha D.
Categories Spaghetti
Time 35m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degree.
- Prepare noodles according to directions on package.
- Drain well.
- In a large skillet, add beef, onion, peppers and garlic. Brown until pink is gone out of the beef. Drain.
- In a large bowl, mix together the meat mixture with the soups, water, seasonings, and spaghetti noodles.
- Spray a 9x13 inch glass dish with Pam and spread mixture into dish.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake in oven 20 minutes or until cheese is golden brown.
- *Note: You may add Mozzarella cheese to the cheddar cheese for more of a cheesier bake.
Tips:
- When selecting ground beef, choose a leaner option to reduce excess grease in the casserole.
- Feel free to customize the vegetables; add your favorites or use what you have on hand.
- Don't overcook the spaghetti. It should be al dente before adding it to the casserole.
- If you don't have spaghetti sauce, you can use crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, or diced tomatoes with a bit of Italian seasoning.
- Use a large casserole dish to ensure even cooking and to prevent the casserole from overflowing.
Conclusion:
This hearty and flavorful Spaghetti Casserole is a perfect weeknight meal that can be easily customized to your liking. With its combination of ground beef, spaghetti, vegetables, and a rich tomato sauce, this casserole is sure to be a hit with the whole family. It's an easy and delicious way to enjoy a classic Italian dish. Leftovers, if any, can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
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