This Spaghetti Bake recipe is a family favorite!! It is a great Dish to serve for dinner or take to a dinner party.

This makes a large portion that will feed at least 6 people but I’ll have to admit … I’m always hopeful there will be leftovers.

I make my lasagne this same way but just replace the Spaghetti with lasagne noodles.

I included the Shopping list below to help… just copy and paste into your notepad on your phone or take a screenshot.

Spaghetti Bake

Sauce:

1 lb lean Ground Beef (*Make sure it’s Lean)

1- 25 Oz. Jar Tomato Basil Spaghetti Sauce (I use organic Aldi Brand)

1-14.5 Oz can Diced tomatoes

1-6 Oz. Can Tomato Paste

1/2 Onion Chopped

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

1 Teaspoon each of Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Oregano, and Salt

1/2 Teaspoon Pepper

2 Tablespoons Sugar

Cheese Mixture:

2- 15 Oz Ricotta Cheese

1 Egg

1/2 Cup grated Parmesan Cheese

1 Teaspoon each of Garlic Powder, Oregano and Salt

1/4 teaspoon Pepper

Other Ingredients Needed:
1 box of Spaghetti Noodles Cooked (I use Angel Hair) I typically only end up using about half of the cooked spaghetti but I cook the full box just in case.

1-8 ounce Block Sharp Cheddar grated (*Do not use pre-grated)

1/2 Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan

In a medium pot boil spaghetti til tender, Drain. Set aside to allow it to cool. I rinse mine with water to separate the noodles a bit this makes it easier to spread in the casserole dish.

For the Sauce: Begin by sautéing onion in the olive Oil til translucent. Add in Spaghetti Sauce, Diced Tomatoes, tomato paste and seasonings, Stir.

Add in Raw Ground Beef To the sauce and stir completely to break it into small pieces. Allow to cook for 30 minutes on medium heat stirring occasionally. Turn heat to medium/low and cook an additional 30 minutes, stir occasionally.

While Sauce is cooking begin making Cheese mixture: In a medium bowl combine ricotta, egg, Parmesan and spices, set aside.

Turn oven to 350 degrees. Photo instructions of how to layer casserole below. In a greased baking dish (I use my favorite large cast iron pan) layer about a cup of sauce on the bottom. Add a layer of the Spaghetti noodles over sauce then layer half cheese mixture on top. Sprinkle half of the Shredded Cheese on top of cheese mixture. Add half of what is left in pot of spaghetti sauce over the cheese mixture then add another layer of Noodles. Add the last of the cheese mixture and top with the rest of sauce and then shredded cheese. Grate fresh Parmesan over top completely covering casserole. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Serve with Denmark Cottage Salad or
Strawberry Salad

Tips:

* Be sure to buy lean Beef since we are cooking it directly in the sauce.
* Be sure not to buy pre-shredded cheese since the coating on it doesn’t allow it to melt properly.

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