Awesome and Easy Spaghetti Casserole

Dive into comfort food heaven with this Awesome and Easy Spaghetti Casserole, a family-friendly twist on classic baked spaghetti. This crowd-pleasing recipe layers tender al dente spaghetti with a creamy mixture of cream cheese and sour cream, a rich and savory marinara-infused ground beef sauce, and plenty of gooey mozzarella and Parmesan cheese for the ultimate cheesy topping. Quick to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights, this casserole comes together in just 20 minutes of prep time and bakes to golden perfection in under an hour. Packed with bold Italian flavors and a comforting texture, this dish is an effortless way to bring everyone to the table. Serve it with a crisp green salad or a side of garlic bread for a complete, satisfying meal. Keywords: spaghetti casserole recipe, baked spaghetti, easy casserole dinner, cheesy pasta bake, weeknight comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 340 grams spaghetti
• 450 grams ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 700 ml marinara sauce
• 230 grams cream cheese, softened
• 120 ml sour cream
• 200 grams shredded mozzarella cheese
• 50 grams Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until just al dente (according to package directions). Drain and set aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes, then drain any excess grease.

Step 5

Stir in the marinara sauce, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes while you prepare the creamy layer.

Step 6

In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and combined.

Step 7

Spread half of the cooked spaghetti evenly in the prepared baking dish.

Step 8

Layer the cream cheese and sour cream mixture over the spaghetti, spreading it out evenly.

Step 9

Add the remaining spaghetti as the next layer, followed by the ground beef and marinara sauce mixture.

Step 10

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.

Step 11

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

Step 12

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.

Step 13

Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1280.2 grams (1280.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1061

Total Fat 38.50g	49%
Saturated Fat 18.10g	91%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 60mg	20%
Sodium 957mg	42%
Total Carbohydrate 149.30g	54%
Dietary Fiber 14.00g	50%
Total Sugars 29.90g
Protein 31.20g	62%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 298mg	23%
Iron 7mg	41%
Potassium 364mg	8%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.4%

Protein: 11.7%

Carbs: 55.9%