Spaghetti Casserole
A comforting baked dish combining the flavors of traditional spaghetti with savory ground beef and melty cheese.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Large Saucepan
- 9x13-inch Casserole Dish
- Oven
Ingredients
- 12-16 oz Spaghetti
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 small Yellow Onion Diced.
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
- 1 tsp Salt Or to taste.
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper Freshly ground, or to taste.
- 8 oz Sliced Mushrooms
- 28 oz Canned Diced Tomatoes With juices.
- 24 oz Pasta/Tomato Sauce Your favorite jar.
- 2 tsp Dried Oregano
- 2 tsp Dried Basil
- 2 tsp Chopped Fresh Parsley
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Part-skim.
- 1 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 1 minute.
- Add ground beef and minced garlic, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until beef is browned and fully cooked.
- Stir in sliced mushrooms, diced tomatoes with their juices, and pasta sauce. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and mix in dried oregano, dried basil, and chopped parsley.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
- Layer 1/3 of the beef mixture in the greased dish, followed by half of the spaghetti. Add half of the remaining beef mixture on top.
- Repeat the layering process, finishing with the final 1/3 of the beef mixture on top.
- Combine shredded mozzarella and parmesan cheeses in a small bowl and sprinkle over the top layer of the casserole.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, until bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden.
- Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving to allow flavors to settle.
Send me this recipe!
Just enter your email below and get it sent straight to your inbox!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.