Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb spaghetti
- 24 oz marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage (optional)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Fresh basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- If using, brown ground beef or sausage in a skillet over medium heat. Drain fat and mix in marinara sauce.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella, and spices until smooth.
- In a baking dish, layer half the spaghetti, half the meat sauce (if using), then half the cheesy mixture. Repeat layers.
- Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg