Cheesy Layered Baked Spaghetti Casserole Recipe

Name: Cheesy Layered Baked Spaghetti Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces spaghetti (cooked to al dente); 2 eggs, slightly beaten; 1 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1/2 lb ground beef; 1/2 lb ground pork; 2 -3 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 2 teaspoons dried chili pepper flakes (or to taste); 1 large onion, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 -2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional); 2 -3 tablespoons minced fresh garlic; 1 (10 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained; 1/2 cup sliced green olives (optional, can use a bit more); 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; salt and black pepper; 3 cups grated mozzarella cheese, divided (can use more or less); 2 (10 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup, undiluted; 1/3 cup milk or 1/3 cup water; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

12 ounces spaghetti (cooked to al dente)
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
2 -3 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 teaspoons dried chili pepper flakes (or to taste)
1 large onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 -2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
2 -3 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
1 (10 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1/2 cup sliced green olives (optional, can use a bit more)
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
salt and black pepper
3 cups grated mozzarella cheese, divided (can use more or less)
2 (10 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/3 cup milk or 1/3 cup water
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

1
Grease a lasagna baking pan.
2
Place the cooked spaghetti in a bowl and toss with salt, pepper, eggs and 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; set aside.
3
For the sauce (this sauce is better if made a day in advance!).
4
Brown the ground beef and pork in a medium heavy pot along with the dried oregano, basil, chili flakes, onion, one green bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, garlic and mushrooms; cook until the beef and pork are browned and the veggies are tender (about 12-15 minutes) drain fat, then add in the olives and crushed tomatoes; simmer uncovered for about 45 minutes.
5
Season sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
6
At this point you can cool to room temperature then refrigerate for up to 2 days.
7
Place half of the spaghetti in the bottom of the baking dish/pan.
8
Top with the half of the meat sauce, then about 1-1/2 cups mozza cheese.
9
Repeat layers once ending up with the mozza cheese on top.
10
Sprinkle a chopped green bell pepper on top of the mozza cheese.
11
In a bowl mix together the soup with milk or water, then drizzle on top of the casserole.
12
Top/sprinkle with about 1/3 cup (or more or less) Parmesan cheese (the pan will be full so I advise you to place the pan on a baking sheet to catch spills).
13
Bake in a 375 degree oven for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly (if desired sprinkle some mozza cheese on top the last 5 minutes of baking).

1025

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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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces spaghetti (cooked to al dente), 2 eggs, slightly beaten, 1 cup grated parmesan cheese, 1/2 lb ground beef, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Layered Baked Spaghetti Casserole 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cheesy Layered Baked Spaghetti Casserole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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