Golden Crust Three-Cheese Baked Spaghetti
This Golden Crust Baked Spaghetti features a savory ground beef marinara topped with a bubbling triple-cheese blend of mozzarella, cheddar, and parmesan.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 45 mins
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 pound uncooked spaghetti
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
4 cups marinara sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup shredded mozzarella
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375 Fahrenheit.
2. Boil spaghetti in salted water until slightly under al dente (about 2 minutes less than package directions).
3. In a large skillet, brown ground beef with onion, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
4. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, then stir in marinara sauce and simmer.
5. Drain pasta and add to a 9×13 baking dish. Pour sauce over and toss to coat.
6. Top with parmesan, mozzarella, and cheddar.
7. Bake for 20 minutes, then broil for 1-2 minutes until cheese is golden.
8. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Grate your own cheese from blocks for the best melting results.
Ensure pasta is undercooked before baking so it doesn’t get mushy.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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