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Baked Spaghetti Casserole

Baked Spaghetti Casserole is a hearty, home cooked meal that’s loaded with zesty marinara sauce, tender pasta, and melted cheese!
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy dinner ideas, pasta bake recipe, pasta casserole, spaghetti recipe
Servings: 8
Calories: 655kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dry spaghetti
  • 1 pound sweet Italian sausage
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 40 ounces marinara sauce
  • 16 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 1 whole egg
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • chopped fresh parsley, optional, for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
    Add in the spaghetti and cook until it is pliable but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
  • In the meantime, heat a large pan over medium heat. Crumble in the Italian sausage and stir occasionally until browned, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook until the onion is translucent and slightly softened, about 2 minutes.
  • Pour in the marinara sauce and stir to combine. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the ricotta and egg until combined. Set aside.
  • Pour half of the marinara sauce into a deep 9x13 inch casserole dish, and then layer on half of the pasta.
  • On top of the pasta, spread all of the ricotta cheese mixture into an even layer.
  • Add the remaining pasta, pour on the remaining marinara sauce, and top with mozzarella and parmesan.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and sides are bubbling.
  • Remove from oven. Garnish with chopped parsley and/or additional parmesan cheese.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 655kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 1568mg | Potassium: 801mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1111IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 360mg | Iron: 3mg