Best Spaghetti Bake With Meat Sauce 3 Cheeses Recipes

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PASTA BAKE RECIPE



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This Pasta Bake recipe is an easy make-ahead meal that can be made with ziti, rigatoni, or penne. It's tossed in a meaty marinara sauce and topped with a cheesy ricotta mixture and mozzarella cheese.

Provided by Stephanie

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb. Pasta (ziti, penne, or rigatoni)
1 cup Ricotta cheese
¼ cup Parmesan cheese (finely grated)
1 egg (whisked)
2 ½ cups mozzarella cheese (separated)
1 lb. ground beef (see notes)
1 small yellow onion (diced)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon EACH: Salt/Pepper
1 teaspoon EACH: Onion powder + Italian Seasoning
2 (24 oz.) jars marinara sauce
Fresh Parsley (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Note: This recipe uses a lot of sauce, but the pasta absorbs a lot of it when it bakes. We don't want dry pasta.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Combine the Ricotta, Parmesan, egg, and 1 cup (not all) mozzarella cheese and set aside.
  • Begin boiling the pasta water while you cook the meat for the sauce. Cook the pasta for 2 minutes less than al dente, then drain. (Be sure to time it exactly so that you don't end up with mushy pasta.)
  • Cook and crumble the ground beef and diced onions over medium-high heat. Drain grease. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, salt/pepper, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the marinara sauce. Stir to combine and heat through. Remove from heat.
  • Combine the drained pasta with about ¾ of the sauce mixture and transfer it to a lightly greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Add dollops of the ricotta mixture over the top, then the rest of the meat sauce.
  • Cover and bake for 20 minutes. Remove and top with remaining 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese. Increase oven temp to 400 and bake uncovered for 10-15 more minutes, until the top begins to bubble and brown.
  • Garnish with parsley and serve with garlic bread with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523 kcal, Carbohydrate 53 g, Protein 36 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 149 mg, Sodium 1391 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

THREE CHEESE BAKED PASTA



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This hearty dish always gets rave reviews. Everyone who tries it loves it! Make it a part of your meal today!

Provided by Althea

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound uncooked pasta
1 pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
6 ½ cups tomato pasta sauce
6 ounces provolone cheese, thinly sliced
1 ½ cups sour cream
6 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, cook ground meat and onion in a skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until meat is browned. Stir in pasta sauce, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Layer the ingredients in the prepared baking dish as follows: half of the cooked pasta, all the provolone cheese, all the sour cream, half of the sauce mixture, remaining pasta, mozzarella cheese, and remaining sauce mixture. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.7 calories, Carbohydrate 42.3 g, Cholesterol 88.4 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 878.1 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

BAKED SPAGHETTI



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This easy baked spaghetti casserole is a family favorite that is easy to prepare!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Casserole     Dinner     Pasta

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 12

16 ounces spaghetti (cooked)
¼ cup fresh parsley
1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
⅓ cup fresh parmesan cheese (shredded )
1 pound 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 pepper (diced)
32 ounces pasta sauce
14.5 ounces diced tomatoes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Brown meat, onion, garlic, seasoning and green pepper over medium heat making sure to break up the meat very well. (Drain any fat if needed).
  • Add pasta sauce, Italian seasoning and tomatoes to meat. Simmer 5-10 minutes uncovered. Stir in spaghetti and parsley.
  • Spread into a 9x13 pan, top with cheeses and bake 25-30 minutes or until hot and cheese is browned and bubbly. Cut into squares to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 kcal, Carbohydrate 53 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 1054 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

THE BEST SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE



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Easy spaghetti dish with a little twist!

Provided by Noonie Finch Hodges

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Noodles

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
2 pounds ground beef
¼ cup chopped onion
2 (26.5 ounce) cans meatless spaghetti sauce
1 (16 ounce) container fat-free sour cream
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
½ cup Parmesan cheese
salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a deep 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Stir in the spaghetti. Boil the pasta until cooked through but still firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain well.
  • Brown ground beef and onion in a large skillet over high heat; drain fat. Stir in the spaghetti sauce, sour cream, and 1 cup of the mozzarella. Mix in the cooked pasta. Transfer pasta mixture to prepared baking dish. Top with remaining 1 cup of mozzarella and the Parmesan cheese. Cover pan with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.1 calories, Carbohydrate 51.4 g, Cholesterol 71.4 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 826.2 mg, Sugar 16.4 g

SPAGHETTI BAKE WITH MEAT SAUCE & 3 CHEESES



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I made this this week and we all liked it. It's from The Big Book of Casseroles by Maryana Vollstedt. I substituted ground chicken for the beef,used linquini, and upped the herbs to a half teaspoon each.The pasta absorbs the sauce while baking so it is really tasty.

Provided by HEP MEP

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb lean ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 minced garlic cloves
1 -2 teaspoon vegetable oil (optional)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) crushed tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or dried)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
fresh ground pepper
8 ounces spaghetti (or linguine)
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to *350.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, saute meat, onion, mushrooms and garlic ( I added the mushrooms later with the sauce) until meat is no longer pink and veggies are tender.Add oil if needed.
  • Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, parsley, and seasonings. Simmer, uncovered, until slightly thinckened - about 15 minutes.
  • Combine meat sauce and spaghetti in a 4 quart casserole dish lightly coated with cooking spray or oil and mix thoroughly.
  • Top with cheeses.
  • Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 50 to 55 minutes. Let stand ten minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.9, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 70.1, Sodium 776.4, Carbohydrate 39, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 6.2, Protein 28.6

PASTA BAKE WITH MEAT SAUCE & CHEESE



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Enjoy a meat lover's pasta bake with Pasta Bake with Meat Sauce & Cheese. It's also a cheese lover's pasta bake, but they'll dig the meat sauce too.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h

Yield 14 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb. fettuccine, uncooked
1 lb. extra-lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
2 cups POLLY-O Natural Part Skim Ricotta Cheese
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Meanwhile, brown meat with onions and garlic in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat. Stir in pasta sauce and Italian seasoning; simmer on medium-low heat 5 min., stirring occasionally. Stir in basil and crushed pepper.
  • Spread 3/4 cup meat sauce onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Drain pasta; place in medium bowl. Add ricotta and half the remaining meat sauce; mix lightly. Spoon over meat sauce in baking dish; top with remaining meat sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan.
  • Bake 25 to 30 min. or until heated through. Let stand 10 min. before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 210 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 17 g

MEATY PASTA CASSEROLES



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I love this recipe because it makes two hearty casseroles. Every time I make it I add a little something different, such as extra garlic, to give it an added boost of flavor. -Debra Butcher, Decatur, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 casseroles (6 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
1 pound ground beef
1 pound bulk Italian pork sausage
1-3/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian diced tomatoes
1 jar (23-1/2 ounces) Italian sausage and garlic spaghetti sauce
1 jar (16 ounces) chunky mild salsa
1 package (8 ounces) sliced pepperoni, chopped
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese, divided
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1-1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1 jar (24 ounces) 3-cheese spaghetti sauce

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook beef, sausage, mushrooms, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking meat into crumbles; drain., Drain pasta; add to the meat mixture. Stir in the tomatoes, spaghetti sauce, salsa and pepperoni. , Preheat oven to 350°. Divide half the pasta mixture between 2 greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Sprinkle each with 1/4 cup Swiss cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese. Spread 3/4 cup 3-cheese spaghetti sauce over each. Top with remaining pasta mixture and 3-cheese spaghetti sauce. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses., Cover and bake until bubbly, about 25 minutes. Uncover; bake until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes longer. Freeze option: Cover unbaked casserole and freeze for up to 3 months. To use, thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole, covered, 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 708 calories, Fat 38g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 1788mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 38g protein.

FAVORITE BAKED SPAGHETTI



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This yummy baked spaghetti casserole will be requested again and again for potlucks and family gatherings. It's especially popular with my grandchildren, who just love baked spaghetti with all the cheese. -Louise Miller, Westminster, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (16 ounces) spaghetti
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 jar (24 ounces) pasta sauce
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
2 large eggs
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
5 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cups 4% cottage cheese
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Chopped fresh basil, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook spaghetti according to package directions for al dente. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender, 6-8 minutes, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in pasta sauce and seasoned salt; set aside., In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, Parmesan cheese and butter. Drain spaghetti; add to egg mixture and toss to coat., Place half of the spaghetti mixture in a greased 13x9-in. or 3-qt. baking dish. Top with half of the cottage cheese, meat sauce and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Place baking dish on a rimmed baking sheet., Cover and bake for 40 minutes. Uncover; bake until heated through, 20-25 minutes longer. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. If desired, sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526 calories, Fat 24g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 127mg cholesterol, Sodium 881mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

THREE-MEAT SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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"I simmer this hearty sauce in large batches, freeze it and use it for spaghetti, lasagna, mostaccioli and pizza," writes Ellen Stringer of Fairmont, West Virginia. "I adapted the original recipe until I came up with the perfect sauce. I've received many compliments from friends and family. I simmer it in a large electric roaster instead of on the stovetop," she says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 11.5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound ground beef
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 cup chopped onion
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
3 cups water
2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
2 jars (4-1/2 ounces each) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 cup chopped pepperoni
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked spaghetti and additional Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, water, tomato paste, mushrooms, pepperoni, cheese, Italian seasoning, sugar, garlic salt, parsley and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes., Serve with spaghetti and sprinkle with additional cheese., Freeze Option: Cool sauce. Freeze in serving-sized portions in freezer containers for up to 3 months. To use frozen sauce, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Place in a saucepan; heat through, stirring occasionally. Serve over spaghetti and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 467mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

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