Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package directions, drain, and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef, add onion and garlic, and cook until softened. Stir in the marinara and tomato sauce along with herbs and spices, then simmer.
- Combine the cooked spaghetti with the meat sauce until evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, top with cheeses, and bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes until bubbly.
Notes
- For an added flavor layer, consider adding ricotta cheese.
- Incorporate veggies like bell peppers or zucchini for extra nutrition.
- Substitute ground beef with Italian sausage for a bolder taste.
- Prepare ahead of time and refrigerate until baking.
- Use foil if cheese browns too fast during baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Meat-based
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 450-550 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg