Baked Spaghetti

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baked spaghetti

There’s nothing fancy about this dish… it’s just pure comfort on a plate.  It’s the familiar flavors of spaghetti and lasagna that many of us love baked in a dish and layered with ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.  How could you go wrong, right?   It’s great for gatherings, potlucks and you can make it ahead of time and bake it later.  I made this on a week night so it’s easy enough to whip up when you’re pressed for time and Derrick went back for 2nds and packed it for lunch the next day… so it’s been husband approved (by my husband anyhow).

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Baked Spaghetti
Prep:  15 mins       Bake time:  25 mins     Makes:  one 9 x 13 dish

Ingredients:

16 oz (1 lb) of La Romanella Organic Spaghetti

La Romanella Olive Oil

1 large onion, diced

1 lbs of ground beef

2 cloves of garlic, chopped

½ tsp garlic salt

½ tsp onion powder

1 tsp black pepper

25 oz La Romanella Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce

½ tsp salt

½ tsp sugar

15 oz low fat ricotta cheese

2 C shredded mozzarella cheese

½ C La Romanella Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Directions:

  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water for 8 minutes then drain and set aside.
  • While spaghetti is cooking, heat a large pan over medium high heat.  Add about 1 – 2 Tbs of olive oil and saute onions until translucent.  Add ground beef, garlic, garlic salt, onion powder and pepper.  Brown meat until thoroughly cooked.
  • Once meat is done, turn off stove and the drain fat from the pan.  Turn heat back to medium high and add pasta sauce, salt and sugar.  Simmer for about 5 minutes.  Season to taste with salt and pepper.  Remember though – the cheese will add another layer of saltiness as well.
  • Spray the bottom and sides of a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.  Ladle sauce into the bottom of the pan – just enough to cover the bottom of the baking dish.  Add half of the cooked spaghetti to the dish.  Top spaghetti with half of the pasta sauce.  Using half of the ricotta, place spoonfuls of the ricotta on top of the pasta sauce.  Then top with 1 C of mozzarella and ¼ C of the Parmesan cheese.   Repeat with spaghetti, pasta sauce and cheeses.
  • Cover pan with foil and bake for 25 minutes.  Remove foil and bake for another 5 minutes or until cheese has melted.
  • Remove from oven and let sit for at least 5 minutes.  Cut into squares or rectangles and serve.

Enjoy!

You can find #LaRomanella products at Smart & Final.  If you live within 20 miles of a Smart & Final you can enter to win a trip to Sonoma Wine Country by “liking” their facebook page.   There’s currently a 2 week promotion at Smart & Final free 16 oz La Romanella pasta with purchase of Redwood Creek Wine.   

This post has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for #Collective Bias #CBias, all opinions are my own.

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21 comments

  6. kitchenrunway says:

    Amy @ Dealusional: Thanks!! I think it would be a hit with kids! There’s just something so comforting and nostalgic about spaghetti!

    Amy: Yay!! Can’t wait to hear all about it!

    Bianca: I had it once about 10 years ago at a potluck and everyone just kept coming back to it because it was easy to serve and satisfying.

    Erin: woothoo! I hope you & your family love it!

    Valentina: Thanks!! I have a soft spot for comfort food… a real soft spot! 🙂

  12. Geez Louise says:

    all that really matters is if you hubby likes it… that’s why mike and i are a match- we may fight it out on a lot of subjects, but the guy loves my food- so we are okay, well that and Jesus.helps….;)

  14. Alaiyo Kiasi says:

    I love the simplicity and attractiveness of this dish. My husband and son would love this dish, and it’s something fancy looking to serve during the week, but it’s nice enough for company too.

    Cheers,

    Alaiyo

  15. kitchenrunway says:

    Vanessa: Thank you so much!! I love the smell of dinner baking in the oven 🙂 Definitely makes me think of fall!

    Jules from a Little Bite of Life: Yay! Hope you love it!

    Samantha @ A Little Simplicity: Thank you – hopefully this dish will make you a fan of spaghetti 🙂

    Ali: Thank you!! I love baked dishes because you can make it ahead of time and great for crowds. Maybe I’m a bit lazy too 🙂

    Sippitysup: I’m all about comfort!

    Geez Louise: I agree — nothing can’t be resolved over a good meal and a little faith!

    Brandie @ Home Cooking Memories: Yay! Glad to get the thumbs up!!

    Alaiya Kiasi: Thank you — It definitely could be dressed up or down for the occassion. Can’t wait until you try the recipe for your family – hope they love it! Take care!

  18. Pauline @thelipstickcafe says:

    This just brought me back to my college days of ordering baked spaghetti at the nearby Chinese cafe. Will definitely give this a try since the hubby and I always crave a good bowl of spaghetti once in awhile. Simplicity is delicious.

  19. kitchenrunway says:

    Pauline @thelipstickcafe: 🙂 Baked spaghetti from a Chinese Cafe huh? It’s great how memories are tied to food. I hope your husband enjoys it! I agree simplicity is delicious!

  20. BEVERLIE RHODES says:

    I HAVE BEEN BUYING LA ROMANELLA GRATED PARMESAN CHEESE FROM “SMART AND FINAL” GROCERY STORES FOR YEARS…IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN REAL WHITE IN COLOR. I PURCHASED IT THE OTHER DAY AT “S AND F” AND IT IS LARGER SHREDS AND AND IS AN ORANGISH COLOR. THE PACKAGE IS EXACTLY THE SAME. WHAT HAS HAPPENED? I HAVE TRIED TO GET THEIR ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER ON INTERNET SO I COULD CALL THEM…CANNOT FIND.

    PLEASE ADVISE IF YOU KNOW THE ANSWER….THANK YOU

  21. kitchenrunway says:

    Hi Beverlie, I’m sorry to report that I don’t know the answer to that one. The package I bought looks like shredded Parmesan – white in color.

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