Description
A delicious and comforting Southern baked spaghetti casserole that is perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked spaghetti with the meat sauce.
- Transfer half of the spaghetti mixture to a greased baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Add the remaining spaghetti mixture and top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Southern Baked Spaghetti Casserole, Comfort Food, Family Dinner