Name: Thomas's Cheesy Baked Spaghetti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 6–8 people
Ingredients: 1 pound spaghetti (one standard box); 1 pound ground beef (one standard package); 1 jar marinara sauce (24 ounces); 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; Salt and black pepper, to taste

Recipe 06 · Dinner

Thomas's Cheesy Baked Spaghetti

Spaghetti tossed in meaty tomato sauce and baked under a blanket of melted cheese. A big, easy dinner for the whole table.

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Prep15 minutes

Cook35 minutes

TotalAbout 50 minutes

Serves6–8 people

Nutritionabout 600 cal · 30g protein per serving

Baked spaghetti with meaty tomato sauce and browned melted cheese

Let it rest for 5 minutes so the cheesy servings hold together.

How to make it

Heat the oven to 375°F. Cook the spaghetti in salted water until it is just tender, then drain it.
Brown the beef. Cook it in a large skillet over medium heat for 8–10 minutes, breaking it into crumbles. Drain the grease.
Make the sauce. Stir in the marinara, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
Put it together. Toss the spaghetti with the meat sauce, then spread everything in the baking dish.
Add the cheese. Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan evenly over the top.
Bake for 20 minutes. It is ready when the sauce is bubbling and the cheese has golden spots.
Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Make it a meal

Serve it with garlic bread for an easy dinner that feeds a crowd.

Save the leftovers

Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days. This one reheats great.