Baked Cheesy Spaghetti
- WGFAH
- Jun 18
- 1 min read
Updated: Jun 24
If you thought spaghetti couldn’t get any better, wait until you try this Baked Cheesy Spaghetti—a crispy, cheesy twist on a classic that’ll have everyone asking for seconds.
This isn’t your typical pasta bake. We’re talking layers of tender spaghetti, rich red sauce, and gooey golden, melted cheese baked to perfection. It’s comfort food reimagined—with a whole lot of flavor. This recipe is perfect for those nights when you want something familiar but fun. It’s family-friendly, picky-eater approved, and surprisingly easy to make.
Whether you serve it as a weeknight dinner, a party appetizer, or a fun weekend treat, this dish brings big flavor with minimal effort. At MEALS, we believe comfort food should always be a little extra—and this Baked Cheesy Spaghetti is exactly that. Let’s get into this crispy, cheesy meal you’ll be dreaming about long after the last bite. 🍝🧀✨
1
Searing the Beef
Sear beef fillets on high heat for 2 minutes per side to form a golden crust. Let it cool before proceeding to keep the beef tender.
2
Mushroom Duxelles
Cook the mushrooms until all moisture evaporates to prevent soggy pastry. Aim for a thick, paste-like consistency.
3
Puff Pastry Handling
Keep the puff pastry cold to avoid softness. Chill if it becomes too soft, and score the top lightly without cutting through.
Notes
1
Preheat oven to 375°F.
2
Boil noodles for 6 minutes in salted water then drain.
3
On medium heat, sautee chopped onions & green pepper. Season with salt (1 tbsp), pepper (1 tbsp), garlic powder (1 tbsp), onion powder (1 tbsp), Italian seasoning (1 tbsp), paprika (1 tbsp), & creole seasoning (1 tbsp).
4
Add in ground beef & cook thoroughly.
5
Mix in tomato paste (2 tbsp) & garlic paste (2 tbsp).
6
Add Prego sauce to the mixture with a pinch of white sugar (pinch) & cook for 5 additional minutes.
7
Meanwhile, make your creamy middle-layer sauce by combining sour cream (1/4 cup), garlic & herb butter (5oz), parmesan cheese (1/2 cup freshly grated), Italian seasoning (1 tbsp), freshly chopped parsley (2 tbsp), & 2 garlic cloves (freshly grated).
8
Combine noodles with the ground beef mixture and transfer half of the spaghetti to a baking dish to make the bottom layer.
9
Smoothly spread the creamy middle-layer sauce on top of the bottom layer of spaghetti.
10
Add the rest of the spaghetti into the baking dish for the top layer.
11
Top off with freshly shredded mozzarella (1 cup) & cheddar cheese (1 cup).
12
Bake for 20 minutes at 375°F.
13
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Enjoy!
Instructions
Box of Spaghetti Pasta
1 White Onion
1 Green Pepper
Salt (15 mL)
Pepper (15 mL)
Onion Powder (15 mL)
Garlic Powder (15 mL)
Italian Seasoning (15 mL)
Paprika (15 mL)
Creole Seasoning (15 mL)
Ground Beef (450 g)
Tomato Paste (30 mL)
Garlic Paste (30 mL)
Prego Sauce (1 Jar)
White Sugar (Pinch)
Parmesan Cheese (250 mL)
Cheddar Cheese (250 mL)
Freshly Chopped Parsley (Garnish)
Spaghetti
Sour Cream (60 mL)
Garlic & Herb Butter (5 oz)
Parmesan Cheese (125 mL Freshly Shredded)
Italian Seasoning (15 mL)
Freshly Chopped Parsley (30 mL)
2 Garlic Cloves (Freshly Grated)
Creamy Sauce
Baked Cheesy Spaghetti
This isn’t your average spaghetti—this is Baked Cheesy Spaghetti with a crispy twist you didn’t see coming. Imagine tender pasta layered with melty cheese, packed with flavor, with an added inner layer of creamy sauce, then baked to golden perfection. It’s comfort food leveled up—crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside. This MEAL is a cheesy, crunchy, crave-worthy hit. 🍝🧀🔥
Servings :
8
Calories:
813 Calories / Serve
Prep Time
10 min
Cooking Time
30 min
Rest Time
5 min
Total Time
45 min
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