Description
This Cheesy Baked Spaghetti recipe takes the classic comfort food to the next level with an extra cheesy twist! It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or potluck, and it’s guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. The combination of hearty meat sauce, perfectly cooked spaghetti, and a generous blanket of melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese creates a dish that is both satisfying and irresistible. This recipe is easy to customize, making it a family favorite that can be adapted to suit everyone’s tastes.
1 Baked Ziti
Ingredients:
- 12 oz ziti pasta
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt & pepper
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil ziti in salted water until al dente. Drain.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, egg, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
- Mix pasta with marinara sauce.
- Layer half the pasta in a baking dish. Add ricotta mixture, then remaining pasta.
- Top with mozzarella.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
2️⃣ Spinach & Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Ingredients:
- 20 jumbo pasta shells
- 10 oz frozen spinach (thawed & drained)
- 1¼ cups ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- Salt & pepper
Instructions:
- Cook shells until just tender. Drain and cool.
- Mix ricotta, spinach, egg, Parmesan, salt & pepper.
- Fill each shell with the mixture.
- Spread 1 cup sauce in baking dish, place shells on top.
- Cover with remaining sauce and mozzarella.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30 minutes.
- Cool slightly before serving.
3️⃣ Chicken Alfredo Bake
Ingredients:
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- Salt & pepper
Instructions:
- Cook penne until al dente.
- Mix pasta, chicken, Alfredo sauce, salt & pepper.
- Transfer to baking dish.
- Top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let rest before serving.
4️⃣ Baked Spaghetti (Classic Beef)
Ingredients:
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- Salt, pepper & Italian seasoning
Instructions:
- Cook spaghetti and set aside.
- Brown ground beef in pan. Drain fat.
- Add marinara, salt, pepper & seasoning to beef.
- Mix spaghetti with sauce.
- Transfer to baking dish.
- Top with mozzarella & Parmesan.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes.
5️⃣ Sausage Pasta Bake
Ingredients:
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sliced)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- Salt & pepper
Instructions:
- Cook rigatoni until al dente.
- Brown sausage in pan until fully cooked.
- Mix pasta with sausage and marinara sauce.
- Transfer to baking dish.
- Top with mozzarella.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30 minutes until cheese is golden.
6️⃣ Cheesy Baked Spaghetti (Extra Cheesy Version)
Ingredients:
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup Parmesan
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions:
- Cook spaghetti and mix with butter.
- Brown beef, drain fat, and add marinara.
- Layer spaghetti in baking dish.
- Pour meat sauce over pasta.
- Sprinkle mozzarella & Parmesan on top.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes until cheese melts and browns.
