Baked Spaghetti Recipe

Name: Baked Spaghetti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 large onion, diced (about 2 cups); 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and diced (about 1 cup); 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped; One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes; One 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 8 ounces thin spaghetti; 8 ounces sharp Cheddar, grated (about 2 cups); 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped

Servings: persons

Kosher salt
1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck
Freshly ground black pepper
1 large onion, diced (about 2 cups)
1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and diced (about 1 cup)
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
One 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
8 ounces thin spaghetti
8 ounces sharp Cheddar, grated (about 2 cups)
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2
Heat a second large pot over medium-high heat.
3
Add the beef, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook, stirring to break the meat up, until browned, about 4 minutes.
4
Add the onions, bell peppers, garlic and a generous pinch of salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 10 minutes.
5
Stir in the crushed and diced tomatoes, sugar and oregano and bring to a boil.
6
Reduce the heat to simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 30 minutes.
7
Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti for 2 minutes less than the time indicated in the package directions.
8
Strain well.
9
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
10
Cover the bottom of a 13-by-9-by-2-inch pan with a third of the sauce.
11
Add half the pasta and a third of the Cheddar; repeat the layers and add the last of the sauce; reserve the last of the Cheddar.
12
Bake for 30 minutes.
13
Top with the remaining Cheddar and continue baking until it melts and the sauce bubbles, about 5 more minutes.
14
Let cool in the dish for at least 10 minutes.
15
Garnish with the parsley before cutting into squares.

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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: Kosher salt, 1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck, Freshly ground black pepper, 1 large onion, diced (about 2 cups), 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.

Baked Spaghetti

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