A Recipe Straight From Childhood Memories

Cheesy Baked Spaghetti Casserole 🍝🧀

Ingredients

  • 400 g (14 oz) spaghetti
  • 500 g (1 lb) ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups marinara or tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Chopped parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Drain.
  2. Brown beef in a pan with onion. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
  3. Stir in tomato sauce, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Simmer 5 minutes.
  4. Assemble
    • Mix spaghetti with half of the meat sauce.
    • Spread into a greased baking dish.
    • Top with remaining meat sauce.
    • Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
  5. Bake at 180°C / 350°F for 25–30 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
  6. Garnish with parsley. Rest 5 minutes before serving.

✨ Cheesy, hearty, and perfect for family dinners.

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