This baked spaghetti casserole is a family favorite and super easy to make!
Ingredients :
16 ounces spaghetti
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley or 2 tablespoons dried
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese about 6oz
⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 pound lean ground beef or Italian sausage
1 small onion diced
2 cloves garlic minced
1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt or to taste
1 green bell pepper diced
32 ounces pasta sauce or marinara sauce
14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes with juices, 1 can
Directions :
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
In a large pot of salted water, cook the spaghetti al dente according to package directions.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the meat, onion, garlic, seasoning, and green pepper while breaking up the meat. Drain fat if needed.
Stir in the pasta sauce, Italian seasoning, and tomatoes. Simmer uncovered for 5 to 10 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the cooked spaghetti and parsley.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared dish, top with cheeses, and bake for 25-30 minutes or until hot and the cheese is browned and bubbly. Cut into squares to serve.
