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Baked Spaghetti Casserole

Easy baked spaghetti is a hit with the kids! Dinner is on the table in less than 45 minutes and every belly will be satisfied.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 12 oz spaghetti
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper seeded, stem removed, chopped
  • 8 oz mushrooms sliced
  • 1 medium zucchini sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 24 oz spaghetti sauce
  • 8 oz ricotta cheese
  • 1 tbsp fresh oregano finely chopped
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tbsp Italian parsley finely chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Cook spaghetti 3 minutes short of package instructions and drain.
  • In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink. Add the onions, peppers, mushrooms, zucchini, garlic, salt and pepper to the skillet. Cook, stirring, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until vegetables begin to soften. Add spaghetti sauce and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
  • Layer the baking dish as follows: half of the spaghetti noodles, half of the sauce mixture, ricotta cheese, oregano, the remaining spaghetti noodles, the remaining sauce, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese and parsley. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Serve warm with a crusty bread and salad.

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.