Baked Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce

This baked spaghetti with marinara sauce is a comforting and hearty dish perfect for family gatherings. Layers of spaghetti are combined with a rich marinara sauce and topped with melted cheese for a delightful finish. Serve it hot for a satisfying meal that everyone will enjoy!

This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 45 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

• Core ingredients include canned crushed tomatoes, spaghetti, dried basil, parmesan cheese.
• Follow all 9 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
• Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

• 800 g canned crushed tomatoes
• 300 g spaghetti
• 1 tbsp dried basil
• 50 g parmesan cheese (grated)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 200 g mozzarella cheese (shredded)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
4. Add the canned crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper to the skillet, stirring to combine.
5. Let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
6. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked spaghetti with the marinara sauce, mixing well to coat the pasta evenly.
7. Transfer the spaghetti mixture to a baking dish and top with shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan cheese.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 18 g
• Fat: 15 g
• Carbohydrates: 60 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 600 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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