Easiest Spaghetti Casserole
A cheesy, beefy, and incredibly easy-to-make spaghetti casserole that’s perfect for busy weeknights. This dish is loaded with comforting flavors and comes together with simple pantry staples.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 8 oz. uncooked spaghetti
- 3 cups cooked ground beef
- 1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes with the juice
- 1 jar (24 oz.) tomato sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella, divided
- 2 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 2 cups beef stock
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- Aluminum foil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook spaghetti until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Brown the beef in a large pan over medium heat, then drain excess fat.
- Mix the sauce: Combine cooked beef, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Assemble the casserole: Layer half the spaghetti, half the beef sauce, and 1 cup mozzarella in the baking dish.
- Repeat layering with remaining ingredients.
- Pour beef stock over the dish to keep it moist while baking.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil, sprinkle Parmesan, and bake uncovered for another 10-15 minutes.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Don’t overcook the pasta; it will continue cooking in the oven.
- Use quality tomato sauce for the best flavor.
- Can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking.
- Feel free to add veggies like mushrooms or bell peppers.
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