How to Make Cheesy Baked Spaghetti
This cheesy baked spaghetti is a comforting layered casserole made with creamy alfredo noodles, meat sauce, and topped with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
Ingredients
- ¾ pound spaghetti
- 1 pound ground beef
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- ½ cup butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- 2 cups half and half
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 ½ cups parmesan cheese shredded, divided
- kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted water until al dente.
- In a large skillet on medium high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Mix in the marinara sauce and simmer on low while you make the alfredo sauce.
- In a pot on medium heat, add in the butter and garlic. Mix until the butter is melted then whisk in the flour. Cook for a few minutes then slowly add in the half and half. Whisk occasionally and cook until the mixture has thickened then turn off the heat and whisk in 1 cup of parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the drained pasta into the alfredo sauce and mix until well combined. Pour into a 9x13 baking dish.
- Pour the meat sauce over it and top with mozzarella cheese and remaining ½ cup of parmesan cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 602kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 28gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 113mgSodium: 932mgPotassium: 564mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1135IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 417mgIron: 3mg
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