baked spaghetti recipe with ricotta

Baked Spaghetti Recipe

This baked spaghetti recipe is cheesy, hearty, and perfect for family dinners or potlucks. With layers of tender pasta, rich meat sauce, creamy cheese, and plenty of melted mozzarella, it’s comfort food at its best. It’s easy to prepare and bakes into a bubbly, golden casserole everyone will love.

baked spaghetti recipe
baked spaghetti recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 Ounce) Package Spaghetti
  • 1 Pound Ground Beef
  • 1 Onion, Chopped
  • 1 (32 Ounce) Jar Meatless Spaghetti Sauce
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Seasoned Salt
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 1/3 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 5 Tablespoons Butter, Melted
  • 2 Cups Small Curd Cottage Cheese
  • 5 Cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, Divided

Directions

  • Preheat Oven To 350°F (175°C). Lightly Grease A 9×13-Inch Baking Dish.
  • Bring A Large Pot Of Salted Water To A Boil. Cook Spaghetti Until Al Dente. Drain And Set Aside.
  • In A Large Skillet Over Medium Heat, Cook Ground Beef And Onion Until Beef Is Browned And Onion Is Soft. Drain Excess Grease.
  • Stir In Spaghetti Sauce And Seasoned Salt. Simmer For A Few Minutes.
  • In A Large Bowl, Whisk Eggs, Parmesan Cheese, And Melted Butter. Add Cooked Spaghetti And Toss To Coat.
  • Spread Half Of The Spaghetti Mixture Into The Prepared Baking Dish.
  • Layer With Half Of The Cottage Cheese, 2 Cups Mozzarella, And Half Of The Meat Sauce.
  • Repeat Layers With Remaining Spaghetti, Cottage Cheese, Mozzarella, And Meat Sauce. Cover With Foil.
  • Bake For 40 Minutes. Remove Foil, Sprinkle Remaining 1 Cup Mozzarella On Top, And Bake 20–25 Minutes More Until Cheese Is Melted And Lightly Golden.
  • Let Rest 10 Minutes Before Serving.
baked spaghetti recipe with cream cheese
baked spaghetti recipe with cream cheese

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Hour 15 Minutes
Total Time: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Servings: 8
Yield: 1 (9×13-Inch) Casserole