The Best Spaghetti Casserole

The Best Spaghetti Casserole
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    40 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    575

Dive into a world of comfort with this incredibly rich and satisfying spaghetti casserole. Featuring tender ground beef, a luscious blend of cheeses, and a hearty tomato sauce, it's the perfect dish for family gatherings or a cozy night in.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    60 g
  • Cholesterol
    86 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    34 g
  • Saturated Fat
    9 g
  • Sodium
    405 mg
  • Sugar
    4 g
  • Fat
    21 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray; set aside. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

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Recipe View Boil spaghetti in generously salted water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside. (Cook time: 8-10 minutes)

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Recipe View While pasta cooks, stir cream cheese, sour cream, and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese together until smooth. Set aside. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

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Recipe View Heat olive oil in a large, high-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef in large chunks and sear, undisturbed, until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. (Cook time: 2 minutes)

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Recipe View Add chopped onion, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until almost fully cooked, about 3 minutes. Tilt the pan to pool grease, and remove excess grease with a spoon. Discard grease once cooled. (Cook time: 3 minutes)

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Recipe View Add meatless spaghetti sauce to the beef mixture in the skillet; stir until well combined. Add the cooked spaghetti and toss to coat evenly in the sauce. (Prep time: 2 minutes)

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Recipe View Transfer half of the spaghetti mixture to the prepared baking dish. Spread the sour cream mixture evenly over the pasta layer. Top with the remaining spaghetti mixture. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

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Recipe View Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese evenly over the top. Cover loosely with aluminum foil and place the baking dish on a baking sheet. (Prep time: 2 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted, about 30 minutes. Remove the aluminum foil and sprinkle the top with Parmesan cheese. Increase oven temperature to broil. (Bake time: 30 minutes)

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Recipe View Broil until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly, about 3-4 minutes. (Broil time: 3-4 minutes)

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Recipe View Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

For a richer flavor, use a combination of ground beef and Italian sausage.
Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, or zucchini to the meat sauce for added nutrients and flavor.
If you don't have cream cheese, you can substitute ricotta cheese for a slightly different texture.
To prevent the top from browning too quickly while baking, ensure the foil is tented and not directly touching the cheese.
Garnish with fresh parsley or basil for a pop of color and freshness before serving.

Jackeline Robel

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 191 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Aryanna Lynch

    Easy to follow instructions and a delicious result. Will definitely make this again!

  • Demetrius Stromanhickle

    The cream cheese mixture is what sets this casserole apart. So creamy and flavorful!

  • Brielle Bins

    I added some chopped bell peppers and mushrooms, and it made it even better! Thanks for the great recipe.

  • Jermain Ebert

    This recipe was a huge hit at our family dinner! Everyone loved the cheesy goodness.

  • Erin Okon

    I made this for a potluck, and it was gone in minutes! Everyone asked for the recipe.

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