🍝 Cheesy Baked Spaghetti Casserole – Hearty, Cheesy & Crowd-Pleasing

Name: 🍝 Cheesy Baked Spaghetti Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 8 oz spaghetti noodles; 1 lb ground beef; 2 cups marinara sauce; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Salt and black pepper, to taste

This cheesy baked spaghetti casserole is layered with meat, rich sauce, and gooey cheese. It’s the perfect make-ahead dinner for feeding a hungry crowd.

🍝 Cheesy Baked Spaghetti Casserole

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Calories

500

kcal

Comfort food at its best! This Baked Spaghetti Casserole is loaded with flavor and cheese. 🍝🧀🔥
✅ Layers of spaghetti, beef, marinara, and cheese
✅ Easy to make and bake ahead
✅ Family-friendly, freezer-friendly
✅ Great for leftovers and meal prep
📌 Save this for your next cozy dinner night!

Ingredients

8 oz spaghetti noodles
1 lb ground beef
2 cups marinara sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Directions

Cook Pasta: Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Cook Beef: In a skillet, heat olive oil. Brown ground beef, season with salt and pepper, stir in marinara sauce. Simmer 5 minutes.
Assemble: In a baking pan, layer spaghetti, meat sauce, and cheeses. Repeat layers, finishing with cheese on top.
Bake: Bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.

Notes

✅ Add veggies like mushrooms or bell peppers for extra flavor.
✅ CLICK HERE to see which baking pan I recommend for perfect casseroles and easy cleanup.

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