Description
Spaghetti Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that brings together al dente pasta, savory ground meat, and colorful vegetables, all enveloped in a rich tomato sauce. Topped with gooey melted cheese, this dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. Easy to prepare and customizable based on your pantry staples, it promises to warm your heart and satisfy your cravings—all while leaving everyone at the table asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces uncooked spaghetti
- 1 pound lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1–2 colorful bell peppers, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large baking dish.
- Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and bell peppers until softened, then add garlic for the last minute.
- Brown the ground meat in the skillet until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and Italian seasoning into the meat mixture. Add cooked spaghetti and mix well.
- Pour into greased baking dish, top with shredded cheese, and bake uncovered for about 25 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg