Baked Spaghetti Recipe

Name: Baked Spaghetti Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 16 ounces dry spaghetti ((1 box), or any type of pasta); 1 pound ground chuck (ground chicken or turkey also work); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter ((⅛ stick)); 1 yellow onion (diced); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 24 ounces marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade (1 jar)); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (divided); 1 cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese; ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (divided); kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:30min

This Baked Spaghetti Recipe is a lifesaver when it comes to quickly preparing a homemade dinner. Sure, it doesn’t get much simpler than classic spaghetti (always a delicious choice!), but add extra cheese and bake it until toasty perfection and you’ve got a weeknight dinner winner.Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

Updated at: Mon, 09 Mar 2026 02:38:43 GMT