Go Back
–+ servings
Print Recipe
5 from 23 votes

Baked Spaghetti Recipe

This cheesy baked spaghetti is filling and flavorful. It's a simple dinner recipe the entire family will love!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 8
Author: Kristyn Merkley

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef 80% lean/20% fat
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 8 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 6 ounce can tomato paste
  • 2 cups hot water
  • 2 beef bouillon cubes, (or 2 cups beef broth)
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 16 ounce package spaghetti noodles
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese, divided
  • grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Brown your hamburger in a large pan over medium heat, breaking into small pieces. Drain.
  • Add tomato sauce and paste, salt and pepper, water (with the bouillon cubes in it), sugar, basil, oregano and garlic. Simmer on low for 10 minutes.
  • While sauce is simmering, cook the spaghetti noodles as directed on the package, and set aside.
  • Add 1 cup sour cream and 1 cup mozzarella cheese to the sauce and stir to combine. Add noodles and mix well.
  • Pour spaghetti mixture into a greased 11 x 14 baking dish and sprinkle with 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • Cover the casserole with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 - 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted.

Video

Notes

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 458mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 194IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 1mg