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Baked Spaghetti with Olives and Cheese

Baked Spaghetti with Olives and Cheese prepared dish

This baked spaghetti with olives and cheese combines the comforting flavors of pasta with the briny goodness of olives and a rich cheese topping. Perfect for a family dinner, this dish is both satisfying and easy to prepare. Serve it with a side salad for a complete meal!

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 garlic, spaghetti, black olives, parmesan cheese.
  • Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 300 g spaghetti
  • 150 g black olives (sliced)
  • 50 g parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 400 g tomato sauce
  • 200 g mozzarella cheese (shredded)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 10 g fresh basil (chopped)

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 tomato sauce, sliced black olives, salt, and black pepper to the skillet, stirring to combine.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked spaghetti with the sauce mixture and half of the mozzarella cheese.
  6. Transfer the spaghetti mixture to a baking dish and top with the remaining mozzarella and grated parmesan cheese.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  8. Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped fresh basil before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 410
  • Protein: 18 g
  • Fat: 16 g
  • Carbohydrates: 52 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 620 mg

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

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