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Southern Baked Spaghetti

My southern-baked spaghetti recipe is so delicious and cheesy. The store-bought sauce makes creating this spaghetti pasta recipe a breeze. 
Southern Baked Spaghetti 1
Servings: 6 People
Calories 284
Author: Ronalyn
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients  

  • 1 16 ounce Spaghetti noodles
  • 1 Lb Ground beef
  • 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp Garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp Seasoning salt All Purpose Seasoning if unavailable
  • 1 Tsp Olive oil
  • 1/2 Tbsp Ground black pepper
  • 1 Cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 Cup Sharp shredded cheese
  • 1/2 Tbsp Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Medium Sweet onion Chopped
  • 1/2 Cup Bell Pepper Chopped
  • Ricotta Cheese Topping(Optional)
  • Parmesan Cheese Topping(Optional)
  • ` Jar Your favorite store bought pasta. I used RAO'S HOMEMADE(roasted garlic)

Instructions

  • Add olive oil to a medium-high heat skillet.
    1 Tsp Olive oil
  • Next, add your beef and sauté your meat along with the chopped onions and bell peppers. While simultaneously cooking your pasta until al dente.
    1 16 ounce Spaghetti noodles, 1 Lb Ground beef, 1 Medium Sweet onion, 1/2 Cup Bell Pepper
  • Add your seasoning while the meat is undercooked to ensure flavor is locked in.
    1 Tbsp Italian seasoning, 1 Tbsp Garlic powder, 1 Tbsp Seasoning salt, 1/2 Tbsp Ground black pepper
  • Sear until no pink is left. Drain the remaining liquid from the meat and set it to the side.
  • Add mix pasta sauce (mix with a small amount of sugar).
    ` Jar Your favorite store bought pasta., 1/2 Tbsp Granulated Sugar
  • Begin to layer pasta sauce, meat, spaghetti, and cheese. Repeat.
    1 Lb Ground beef, 1 Cup Shredded mozzarella cheese, 1 Cup Sharp shredded cheese, 1 16 ounce Spaghetti noodles
  • Go ahead and place in a preheated oven of 400 degrees until the top is slightly brown. Top with ricotta and Parmesan cheese; enjoy!
    Ricotta Cheese, Parmesan Cheese
Course Main Course
Cuisine American