Who didn't grow up with spaghetti? This is a childhood classic. Now that we've grown up with our own kitchen, we understand why our parents loved it so much: it's easy to make, filling and delicious! We've taken our perfect pasta with sauce recipe and turned it into this amazing casserole — an easy baked spaghetti dish the whole family will love!
One with your easy weeknight dinners Simple side salad And grab a loaf of bread from the bakery so you can whip up some of our amazing treats garlic bread.
Why you'll love this recipe
- Canned (preserved) tomatoes are used in place of ready-made jarred sauce for maximum flavor.
- It requires 30 minutes to assemble.
- Can be easily made ahead so it's ready to bake the next day or freeze for later use.
Baked Spaghetti is a perfectly delicious cheesy and meaty pasta dish – turned casserole! This is the ultimate quick and easy meal that can be prepared in advance. Baking it involves loading up on a bunch of yummy parmesan and mozzarella that makes the whole thing ooey and gooey with the cheese.
Meat substitutes
We add ground beef to make this recipe heartier. You can also use:
- Italian sausage
- Ground chicken
- Turkish field
- Plant-based ground meat alternatives
Don't be afraid to experiment and make this pasta main dish recipe your own!
Freezing and make-ahead instructions
To make this dish ahead of time, Follow the recipe as directed. Instead of baking, cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. When ready, remove the plastic wrap and proceed with baking as directed in the original recipe.
to coagulate, Assemble the casserole completely and cover the pan tightly with plastic wrap or an airtight lid and refrigerate. You may consider using an aluminum baking dish as it makes it easier to store. It will keep frozen for up to 3 months. Let it thaw in the fridge overnight, then follow the baking instructions in the original recipe.
Storage and reheating instructions
Store your leftover cheesy baked spaghetti in an airtight container in the fridge. Keep again for 3-4 days. Follow the instructions above to reheat it! You can reheat a single portion in the microwave in 30-second increments until it's heated through.
