Easy Southern Baked Spaghetti

Easy Southern baked spaghetti is a hearty dish that can be served any night of the week. Perfect for anything from Sunday dinners, picnics, to potlucks, this easy pasta recipe is comfort food at its finest. Layers of noodles, sauce, and cheese…it doesn’t get any better. The best part is your kitchen will smell amazing as it cooks.

Ingredients For Easy Southern Baked Spaghetti

Spaghetti Noodles
Marinara or Pasta Sauce
Ground Meat
Onion
Garlic
Mozzarella Cheese
Parmesan Cheese
Butter
Eggs
Seasonings: salt, pepper, thyme paprika

How To Make Easy Southern Baked Spaghetti

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish generously with cooking spray.
Cook the spaghetti noodles until al dente. Drain the noodles. In a large bowl, toss the cooked noodles with the Parmesan cheese, melted butter, and whisked eggs. Mix until well combined.
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef or sausage over medium heat until browned. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and cook an additional 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the marinara sauce and seasonings. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
In the greased baking dish, spread half of the prepared spaghetti noodles, then half of the cottage cheese, then half of meat sauce, and finally half of the shredded mozzarella cheese. Repeat layer, ending with the mozzarella cheese.
Cover the baking dish loosely with foil and bake 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

What Is Baked Spaghetti

Baked spaghetti is an American comfort food where cooked spaghetti noodles are mixed with a tomato-based meat sauce & cheese and then baked in the oven. In the South, baked spaghetti is usually served with fried chicken or fried catfish, garlic bread & salad.

What Type Of Sauce To Use

The sauce for the spaghetti recipe can be a homemade store-bought. Whether you use marinara or pasta sauce is up to you. Jazz up the sauce by adding seasonings like salt, pepper, garlic powder, etc.