Spaghetti Casserole
Spaghetti Casserole is an easy dinner recipe that comes together with a handful of pantry staples for a quick weeknight meal.
Servings 6 people
Calories 424.6kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 lb. ground beef or Italian sausage
- ½ cup diced onion
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
- 1 (15.5 ounce) jar marinara sauce (about 1 ¾ cups total)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray and set aside (I used an 11 x 7-inch dish, but a deep 8- or 9-inch square dish will also work).
- Cook spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water, just until cooked through but still firm to the bite (about 7-8 minutes). Drain.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink (about 6-8 minutes); drain. Stir in the spaghetti sauce, salt and pepper. Turn heat to low, and add cream cheese, sour cream and green onions; stir just until cream cheese is melted (about 2-3 minutes). Remove from heat, add the cooked pasta, and toss to combine.
- Transfer to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over top. Cover and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake for 5 more minutes, or until casserole is bubbly.
Notes
- Leftover baked casserole will keep in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Can you freeze Spaghetti Casserole? Yes! You can freeze this casserole before or after baking.
- How to freeze the casserole: Wrap the casserole tightly in plastic wrap and then cover with aluminum foil to prevent freezer burn. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- How to reheat the casserole: Thaw the casserole in the refrigerator overnight. When ready to bake, allow the dish to sit on the counter and come to room temperature for about 30-60 minutes. Bake according to the instructions in the recipe. If reheating a previously baked casserole, cover and warm in a 325 degree F oven just until heated through (about 20 minutes).
- Substitute Italian sausage or ground turkey for the ground beef.
- For more veggies, add a diced green bell pepper to the skillet with the beef and onion.
- This recipe calls for a small (15.5 ounce) jar of marinara sauce. If you can't find this size jar, use about 1 3/4 cups of sauce from a larger jar.
- Nutrition information provided below is just an estimate. The exact nutrition facts for your dish will vary depending on the products that you use.
- Recipe adapted from Taste of Home.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/6 of the casserole | Calories: 424.6kcal | Carbohydrates: 38.7g | Protein: 31.5g | Fat: 16.1g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.3g | Cholesterol: 79.5mg | Sodium: 744.4mg | Potassium: 190.4mg | Fiber: 2.4g | Sugar: 7.8g