Baked Spaghetti

This cheesy baked spaghetti is filling and flavorful. It’s a simple dinner recipe the entire family will love!

Baked spaghetti has all the makings of a classic Spaghetti, but in casserole form – similar to our Chicken Alfredo Bake and Pasta Bake. We have a feeling you will love this recipe!

The kids love it!

I have loved spaghetti since I was a little girl! In fact, it’s always been a family favorite dinner recipe and one that everyone in my family enjoyed.

We grew up on this Spaghetti recipe, and have all introduced this to our own families, which means the entire crew (cousins and all) really love that recipe.

Today’s recipe is a twist on the dinner classic because it’s a bake! This baked spaghetti was very simple to make and was so delicious! It has a bit of a nip because it has Italian sausage, but if you don’t think your kids will like that, you can just use only hamburger meat

If you are looking to venture out and try a new spaghetti recipe, I highly suggest giving this one a try. We make pasta one night a week, and for us, it’s nice to have several recipes to choose from. You better believe this one is being added to the pasta rotation ASAP!

How to Make Baked Spaghetti

There are just a few simple steps to make this baked spaghetti recipe!

PREP. Preheat oven to 350°F.

PASTA. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. While spaghetti is cooking beat egg, milk, and garlic salt in a large bowl.

Drain spaghetti and add to egg mixture and toss to coat. Pour into a greased 9×13-in. baking dish.

SAUCE. In a large skillet, cook beef, sausage, sugar, oregano, and basil over medium heat until the meat is cooked. Drain excess oil and stir in the spaghetti sauce and tomato sauce. Spoon the meat sauce over the spaghetti mixture.

BAKE. Bake for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with the cheese and fresh basil and cook an additional 15 minutes.

Let it set for a few minutes before serving.

Recipe Tips

Change up this cheesy baked spaghetti with these simple tips and variations!

Low-carb option. Spaghetti squash is a healthier alternative to normal spaghetti noodles, but it just takes a little more prep work. It may have a slightly different texture, but it would overall be a healthier option despite the copious amounts of cheese in this recipe.

Meat. If your family doesn’t care for spicy sausage, replace it with ground beef or find a sweeter, more mild sausage. You can also use ground turkey or ground chicken.

Change it Up!

Variations. Change it up with any of these simple tips:

• Top with parmesan cheese.
• Replace the oregano and basil with 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning.
• To use fresh herbs, add 1 tablespoon of oregano and 1 tablespoon of basil.
• Sneak in some vegetables like shredded carrots, shredded zucchini, or corn.
• For extra flavor, add diced bell pepper, onions, or red pepper flakes.
• The jar of spaghetti sauce can be replaced with a jar of Marinara Sauce. You can also whip up a favorite Spaghetti Sauce Recipe to use.

Storing + Serving Tips

Make ahead of time. Assemble this spaghetti bake ahead of time before baking, cover it with plastic wrap, and place it in the refrigerator for 1-2 days.

STORE. Divide the leftovers into individual airtight containers and store them in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave. 

FREEZE. Assemble the easy baked spaghetti in a disposable pan to not risk cracking a glass pan. Wrap it with aluminum foil and freeze it for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before baking. Top it with cheese after the initial baking time, just like it says in the instructions.

This would be a great dish to bake and take to someone in need!

Serving Suggestions:

Here are some of our favorites to serve with oven baked spaghetti.

• Cheesy Garlic Bread
• Caesar Salad Dressing
• Baked Parmesan Asparagus

Recipe FAQ

For More Favorite Pasta Dishes, Try:

• Pasta Bake
• Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta
• Chicken Pesto Pasta
• Easy Baked Ziti
• Chicken Asparagus Pasta Bake
• Sausage Penne Pasta
• Homemade Hamburger Helper