Colorful Pasta Bake With (Yes) Rice Krispies!

Name: Colorful Pasta Bake With (Yes) Rice Krispies!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti; 1 lb ground beef; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; ½ cup sliced onion; 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 beef bouillon cube; 1 teaspoon italian seasoning; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 cups diced zucchini; 2 cups Rice Krispies; ⅓ cup parmesan cheese; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
1 lb ground beef
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
½ cup sliced onion
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 beef bouillon cube
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups diced zucchini
2 cups Rice Krispies
⅓ cup parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1
Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
2
Drain and rinse with cold water.
3
Set aside.
4
Brown ground beef, garlic and onions over medium heat, stirring frequently.
5
Drain juices, if necessary.
6
Once browned add tomato sauce, tomatoes, bouillon cube, Italian seasoning, salt, zucchini and rice krispies cereal, mixing until combined.
7
Cover and cook over medium heat until mixture starts to simmer, stirring occasionally.
8
Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
9
Place half of meat sauce in bottom of 9x13 casserole dish coated with cooking spray.
10
Spread spaghetti evenly over sauce and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
11
Spread remaining sauce over spaghetti.
12
Cover casserole.
13
Bake at 350 F about 30 minutes or until heated through.
14
Sprinkle with Mozzarella cheese and return to oven, uncovered, 5 minutes longer or until cheese melts.

919

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti, 1 lb ground beef, 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped, ½ cup sliced onion, and more.

Yes, Colorful Pasta Bake With (Yes) Rice Krispies! 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!