Baked Spaghetti Recipe

Name: Baked Spaghetti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cooking spray, for greasing pan; 6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 bell pepper, chopped; Three 14 1/2-ounce cans diced tomatoes with liquid; One 2 1/4-ounce can sliced black olives, drained; 1 to 2 tablespoons dried oregano; 1 pound ground beef, browned and drained; 12 ounces thin spaghetti, cooked and drained; 2 cups grated cheddar (5 ounces); One 10-ounce can cream of mushroom soup; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Servings: persons

Cooking spray, for greasing pan
6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 clove garlic, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
Three 14 1/2-ounce cans diced tomatoes with liquid
One 2 1/4-ounce can sliced black olives, drained
1 to 2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 pound ground beef, browned and drained
12 ounces thin spaghetti, cooked and drained
2 cups grated cheddar (5 ounces)
One 10-ounce can cream of mushroom soup
1/4 cup grated Parmesan

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-by-13-by-2-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
2
In a large skillet, cook the bacon until slightly crisp.
3
With a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
4
Saute the garlic, onion and bell pepper in the bacon drippings until tender.
5
Add the tomatoes, olives, oregano, bacon and the cooked ground beef and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
6
Place half of the spaghetti in the prepared baking dish; top with half of the vegetable-beef mixture; and sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheddar.
7
Repeat the layers.
8
In a bowl, stir together the cream of mushroom soup and 1/4 cup water until smooth, and pour this over the casserole.
9
Sprinkle with the Parmesan and bake, uncovered, for 30 to 35 minutes, or until heated through.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cooking spray, for greasing pan, 6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, 1 clove garlic, minced, 1 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Baked Spaghetti falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Baked Spaghetti

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