spaghetti casserole

Carthage, TX
Updated on Sep 27, 2012

I took my spaghetti and meat sauce recipe and layered it in a casserole dish and baked it in the oven for something a little different. I love baked pasta dishes.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake
yield

Ingredients

  • 8 -12 oz package spaghetti, cooked per pkg directions & drained
  • 1 large jar spaghetti sauce, or homemade
  • 1 teaspoon each seasoning -oregano, chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil, dried
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, coarse ground
  • 1 small onion, sauteed, optional
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped, optional
  • 1 tablespoon butter, optional
  • 1-1 1/2 cups mozzerella, parmesan and/or cheddar cheese

How To Make spaghetti casserole

  • Step 1
    Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain. Set aside.
  • Step 2
    Brown ground chuck. Drain. Add salt, pepper,oregano, chili powder and basil. Add tomatoes. OPTIONAL: Saute' onions and bell pepper in butter; Add to meat.
  • Step 3
    Combine meat and sauce in pan.
  • Step 4
    In casserole dish or 9x13 baking pan, pour just enough sauce to cover the bottom well. Add layer of cooked spaghetti. Top with more sauce and cover with foil.
  • Step 5
    Bake at 350 degrees approximately 35 minutes. Remove from oven and top with cheese of your choice or combination. Bake an additional 5-10 minutes uncovered.

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Category: Pasta
Category: Casseroles
Culture: Italian
Keyword: #Casserole
Keyword: #spaghetti
Keyword: #baked
Ingredient: Pasta
Method: Bake

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