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Baked Spaghetti

Make dinner easy again! This Cheesy Baked Spaghetti features layers of pasta, meat sauce, cottage cheese, and mozzarella.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: ground beef, spaghetti
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 571kcal
Author: Jess Jankowski
Cost: $22.97

Equipment

  • large pasta pot
  • large bowl
  • 12-inch skillet
  • 9x13-inch baking dish

Ingredients

  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings
  • 32 ounces pasta sauce
  • 4 tablespoons butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 16 oz container small curd cottage cheese
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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Instructions

PREP OVEN AND BAKING DISH:

  • Move oven rack to middle position and preheat to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

COOK SPAGHETTI:

  • Cook spaghetti according to package directions.

COOK MEAT:

  • Cook ground beef in a large skillet until completely browned. Drain off the fat, and then stir in onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and pasta sauce.

MIX TOGETHER SPAGHETTI LAYER:

  • In a large heat-proof bowl, whisk together melted butter, eggs, and Parmesan cheese.
  • Once the spaghetti is done cooking, drain, and add spaghetti to the butter and egg mixture. Toss spaghetti until evenly coated.

ASSEMBLE AND BAKE:

  • Place half of the spaghetti into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Evenly distribute half of the cottage cheese on top, then half of the meat mixture, followed by half of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • Repeat the layers and cover the baking dish with foil.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, and then uncover, rotate the pan, and bake 8-10 minutes longer, or until cheese is melted.

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Notes

Here are some storage tips:
  • Serve: You can keep this dish at room temperature for up to 2 hours.
  • Store: Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Freeze: Allow the dish to cool and then wrap it with two layers of tin foil before placing it in the freezer. Freeze for up to 3 months.
  • To Reheat: Thaw the baked spaghetti in the refrigerator overnight. Then, cover the dish with foil and bake in a 350-degree F oven until heated through about 20-30 minutes. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1.75cup | Calories: 571kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 1204mg | Potassium: 841mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1053IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 343mg | Iron: 4mg