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k&w baked spaghetti recipe

K&W Baked Spaghetti Recipe

This classic K&W baked spaghetti recipe combines tender pasta, savory ground beef, rich tomato sauce, and melted cheese, all baked to perfection for a hearty comfort meal the whole family will love. Author Use Default (Don’t show) Servings 4 people Estimated Cost $5 Times Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Resting Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Categories Main Dish Pasta Recipes Comfort Food Cuisines American Italian-American Keywords k&w baked spaghetti recipe, baked spaghetti, comfort food pasta
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz spaghetti cooked al dente
  • 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 24 oz jar of marinara or spaghetti sauce
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • Large pot – for boiling pasta
  • Large skillet (for cooking beef & sauce)
  • 9x13 baking dish
  • Wooden spoon
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet, then sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
  4. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
  5. Stir in marinara sauce and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Combine pasta with a portion of the sauce to coat noodles.
  7. Layer pasta, sauce, and cheeses in the baking dish. Repeat layers until full, finishing with cheese on top.
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  9. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
  10. Nutrition (per serving, approx.)
  11. Calories: 520 kcal
  12. Protein: 28g
  13. Carbohydrates: 48g
  14. Fat: 22g
  15. Fiber: 4g

Notes

For a creamier texture, add ricotta or cottage cheese between layers.
Can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking.