{"id":"d4a92e46-b1bf-4f37-a5f8-391e006ae762","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/d4a92e46-b1bf-4f37-a5f8-391e006ae762","source_url":"https://www.saltandlavender.com/baked-spaghetti/","title":"Easy Baked Spaghetti","description":"This baked spaghetti recipe is made with ground beef, marinara sauce, and other simple ingredients. It's comforting and has the tastiest top cheese layer baked to golden perfection!","servings":8,"servings_text":"8","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT35M","total_time":"PT45M","image_url":"https://www.saltandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/baked-spaghetti-recipe-1.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 pound uncooked spaghetti","item":"uncooked spaghetti","quantity":1,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"1 pound lean ground beef","item":"lean ground beef","quantity":1,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"1/2 medium onion (chopped)","item":"medium onion","quantity":0.5,"preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning","item":"dried oregano or Italian seasoning","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)","item":"crushed red pepper flakes","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"optional"},{"text":"4 cloves garlic (minced)","item":"garlic","quantity":4,"unit":"clove","preparation":"minced"},{"text":"4 cups marinara sauce","item":"marinara sauce","quantity":4,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"Salt & pepper (to taste)","item":"Salt & pepper","preparation":"to taste"},{"text":"1 cup shredded mozzarella","item":"shredded mozzarella","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 cup shredded cheddar","item":"shredded cheddar","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese","item":"freshly grated parmesan cheese","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"Chopped fresh parsley (optional, to taste)","item":"Chopped fresh parsley","preparation":"optional, to taste"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat your oven to 375F and move the rack to the top third of the oven."},{"number":2,"text":"Boil a salted pot of water for the pasta. Cook it for 2 minutes less than the package directions indicate. Once it's done, drain it and add it to a 9x13 casserole/baking dish."},{"number":3,"text":"Meanwhile, add the beef, onion, oregano, and red pepper flakes to a skillet. There should be enough fat released by the beef to cook the onion, but if it's particularly lean, add a tablespoon of olive oil. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the meat has browned/cooked through (about 10 minutes). If there's a lot of excess fat, spoon most of it out."},{"number":4,"text":"To the skillet, stir in the garlic and cook for about a minute, then add in the marinara sauce and cook for a few more minutes until it's warmed through. I stir in some salt & pepper as well."},{"number":5,"text":"Pour the beef mixture over top of the spaghetti.  Toss until everything is coated. Smooth it out into an even layer."},{"number":6,"text":"Top with the cheeses and bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Broil for a few minutes to brown the cheese if you want (watch it carefully). Let it sit for 5-10 minutes, then serve by cutting it into squares using a spatula. I garnish it with some chopped parsley, but that's totally optional."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T19:25:27.832082+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T19:25:27.832082+00:00"}