I am a major sucker for Italian food.... well maybe I should just say pasta and needed a dish that would be quick, easy and not overly expensive! I have tried two other baked spaghetti recipes and both of them failed, miserably! PROUD TO SAY.... this one was a success!!
The key to a good Baked Spaghetti is keeping your noodles soft and moist, not hard and dry. A wise guy told me that the more soft cheese you use the better because it won't dry out your noodles. He was right!
So here you have it, a great family recipe or just a great dish for leftovers the next day! Have fun and bon appiete!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20
Ingredients:
24 oz of Ricotta Cheese
8 oz of Mozzarella Cheese
1 Cup of Parmesan Cheese
1 lb of Ground Beef
1 Jar of Marinara (your choice!)
1 Package of Spaghetti Noodles
Tinfoil
Step One:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 9x13 pan with tinfoil.
Step Two:
Cook noodles until soft. Brown meat and drain.
Step Three:
Lay noodles on the bottom of pan. Spread Ricotta cheese over top of noodles to form a nice layer.
Step Four:
Mix marinara sauce with meat. Spread on top of Ricotta cheese.
Step Five:
Top meat sauce with Mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
Step Six:
Place into oven (uncovered) for about 20-25 mins. Let cool for about 10 mins. Serve and as always, ENJOY!
