Name: Spaghetti Bake Casserole
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 oz package spaghetti; 1 1 /2 lbs 93/7 ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 small green bell pepper, chopped; 10.75 oz can condensed cream of mushroom soup; 10.75 oz can condensed tomato soup; 8 oz can tomato sauce; 1 cup water; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp dried basil; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp dried rosemary; 1/8 tsp garlic salt; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

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Spaghetti bake casserole is a true comfort food. This version is lower in calories while maintaining its comforting taste. Perfect for a family dinner or potluck.

Spaghetti bake is the ultimate comfort food. The baked cheese on top takes this dish to another level.

This recipe is a favorite meal in my family, and has been for a long time. Not only is this meal cost effective and filling, it makes a lot. However, it still gets gobbled up so fast when I make it.

What is the secret to making baked spaghetti so flavorful?

There are several ingredients to this dish, but many of them are seasonings. I love using these seasonings because they give so much flavor that I don’t normally find in spaghetti dishes.

There is no jarred spaghetti sauce here because the sauce is made from soups, tomato sauce, and a variety of herbs and seasonings. Once the dish is put together it takes some time to bake, like most baked pasta dishes, but it is well worth the wait.

spaghetti bake lower-calorie in glass dish

Why you’ll love this recipe

Great meal for the whole family
Ultimate comfort food
Great for a crowd

Ingredients

What you’ll need to make this recipe.

Spaghetti noodles
93/7 ground beef
Onion
Bell pepper
Cream of mushroom soup
Condensed tomato soup
Tomato sauce
Water
Brown sugar
Salt
Dried basil
Garlic salt
Dried oregano
Dried rosemary
Shredded mozzarella cheese

How to make this recipe

1 – Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cook the spaghetti to the instructions provided on the package.

2 – In a skillet, cook the ground beef, onion and bell pepper together until the meat is no longer pink. Drain the meat and return it to the skillet.

3 – Add the soups, tomato sauce, water, brown sugar and seasonings and mix well. Let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes.

4 – When the spaghetti is done cooking, drain and stir it into the meat sauce.

5 – Add 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and mix well.

6 – Transfer to a 13 x 9-inch greased baking pan.

7 – Cover and bake for 45 minutes.

8 – Uncover and sprinkle the remaining cheese then bake 15 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted.

Baked spaghetti makes a perfect dish for potlucks and parties to share with a crowd.

What do I serve with spaghetti bake?

Garlic bread is a traditional side to serve with spaghetti dishes. Green salads, and cooked vegetables are also a good side dish option.

How do I store my leftover spaghetti?

Properly stored in an ai tight container, or wrapped with a plastic wrap cover, the spaghetti will last for 3 days in the refrigerator.

Calories per serving (1 cup): 302

Yield: 12 Servings