Baked Spaghetti

Sorry for the pathetic run at blogging lately! I am trying to get motivated to start cooking/baking again. Working 50hrs a week and living in a beautiful state, I tend to spend my days off in the mountains or trying to find new restaurants! :)

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!