Baked Spaghetti III is a classic American comfort food that is easy to make and perfect for a cozy family dinner. This recipe combines rich tomato sauce, savory ground beef, gooey melted cheese, and tender spaghetti noodles baked to perfection.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (24 oz) jar spaghetti sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 oz spaghetti noodles, cooked and drained
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Add onion and garlic, and cook until onion is translucent.
- Stir in the spaghetti sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Mix the cooked spaghetti with the sauce mixture.
- Pour half of the spaghetti mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over the spaghetti.
- Repeat layers with the remaining spaghetti mixture and cheeses.
- Cover with foil and bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until bubbly and cheese is melted and golden brown.
Interesting Facts
Baked Spaghetti III is a popular potluck dish that can feed a crowd.
Leftovers of this dish taste even better the next day as the flavors have had time to meld together.
You can customize this recipe by adding your favorite vegetables or using different types of cheese.