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Spaghetti Bake

Spaghetti Bake recipe

Spaghetti Bake is a popular comfort food that originated in Italian-American cuisine.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

Cooking Method ,
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Courses ,
Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 30 min Rest Time: 10 min Total Time: 55 mins
Servings 4
Calories 1800
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Ingredients
  • 8 ounce spaghetti
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 clove garlic cloves
  • 2 cup marinara sauce
  • 2 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Add the onion and garlic cloves and cook until the onion is translucent.
  4. Stir in the marinara sauce, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. In a greased baking dish, layer half of the cooked spaghetti, followed by half of the meat sauce. Sprinkle half of the mozzarella and parmesan cheese on top. Repeat the layers.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Let the spaghetti bake rest for 10 minutes before serving.
  8. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 450kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g31%
Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
Sugars 10g
Protein 15g30%

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.