Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces spaghetti
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley or 2 tablespoons dried
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ⅓ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 pound lean ground beef or italian sausage
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 32 ounces pasta sauce or marinara sauce
- 1 (14.5 ounces) can diced tomatoes with juices
- 1½ teaspoons italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the spaghetti al dente in a large pot of salted water according to package directions.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, green pepper, onion, garlic, and salt, breaking up the meat as it cooks. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Mix in the pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, and Italian seasoning. Simmer uncovered for 5 to 10 minutes until thickened. Stir in the cooked spaghetti and parsley.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses, and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Cut into squares to serve.
Notes
You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes to the meat mixture.
Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables.
Leftovers can be refrigerated and enjoyed the next day.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Entrees
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg