Cheesy Baked Spaghetti Recipe

Name: Cheesy Baked Spaghetti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; salt and pepper; 2 (26 ounce) cans spaghetti sauce; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1 teaspoon italian seasoning; 2 cups finely shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese (not the stuff in the can)

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Cook spaghetti per package directions.
3
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Season with garlic powder, onion powder and salt/pepper to taste.
4
Stir in the spaghetti sauce, brown sugar and italian seasoning and heat until warm.
5
Drain spaghetti and toss with the sauce.
6
Mix the Mozzarella and parmesean cheeses together in a bowl.
7
Place half of the spaghetti in a greased 9 X 13 inch baking dish (or you can use two 8 inch dishes). Top with half of the cheese mixture. Repeat layers.
8
Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake 20-25 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

554

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb spaghetti, 1 lb lean ground beef, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, and more.

Yes, Cheesy 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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Cheesy Baked Spaghetti

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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