We love any recipe with the word “easy” in it. This Easy Spaghetti Bake is no exception! You can truly never have too many of these kinds of recipes on hand. Whether your day is filled with craziness, or you simply don’t feel like spending a lot of time in the kitchen, this simple but flavorful dish will be waiting for you. It’s everything you love about classic spaghetti, like warm, dangly noodles, swirled in a tangy, tomato sauce, plus, a sprinkle of cheese. With just a little time in the oven so that all of the flavors and textures really meld together, this truly sounds like a dish you need to add to your rotation ASAP! Gosh, Easy Spaghetti Bake is just the best!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef, cooked
- 1 (15-ounce) jar pasta sauce
- 3/4 pound spaghetti, cooked according to the package directions
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, grated, divided
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 –Coat a casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Step 3 –In a large saucepan, add the cooked beef and the tomato sauce and bring to a simmer.
Step 4 –Add the cooked spaghetti to the meat sauce and toss to combine.
Step 5 –Spoon 1/2 of the spaghetti mixture into the prepared dish.
Step 6 –Pack the spaghetti mixture down lightly and sprinkle with 1/2 of the cheese.
Step 7 –Repeat the layers once, starting with the spaghetti mixture and ending with the cheese.
Step 8 –Bake the spaghetti bake until the cheese is bubbly, about 15-20 minutes.
Step 9 –Serve.
