Basic Baked Spaghetti

This easy baked spaghetti casserole recipe is a delicious version of the classic pasta dinner made with beef, red sauce, and thin spaghetti noodles.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 546 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pound spaghetti
• 1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
• 1 cup shredded mild Cheddar cheese
• 0.75 pound lean ground beef

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Cook beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crumbly and brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir spaghetti sauce into beef. Reduce heat and simmer.

Step 3

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Stir in spaghetti; cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.

Step 4

Add spaghetti to meat mixture; mix well. Transfer to a 9x13-inch dish. Top with Cheddar cheese.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and cheese is bubbly, about 30 minutes.