Description
A comforting and delicious spaghetti bake that the whole family will love, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g spaghetti
- 200g ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 400g canned tomatoes
- 200g mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 50g grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened.
- Add the ground beef to the pan and cook until browned.
- Stir in canned tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked spaghetti with the meat sauce.
- Transfer the mixture into a baking dish and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with mushrooms or lentils. You can also add veggies like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: spaghetti bake, Italian recipe, comfort food, family meal, weeknight dinner