Pasta Options:
We opt for (of course) spaghetti for this cheesy baked spaghetti dish. That said, you can also use:
Angel HairVermicelli
Just make sure to cook it al dente for the best results!
Meat Options:
We add ground beef to make this recipe even heartier. You can also use:
Italian sausageGround chickenGround turkeyPlant-based ground meat substitute
Don’t be afraid to experiment and make this pasta main dish recipe your own!
Sauce Add-On Options:
You can use our easy baked spaghetti as a base for your creations. That means that you can feel free to add in some additional ingredients if desired! We love the idea of mixing in some:
MushroomsZucchiniBell peppersBroccoliBlack or green olives
Do You Bake Pasta Covered Or Uncovered?
For this cheesy baked spaghetti recipe, uncovered! After you’ve prepared your sauce and pasta of choice, you’re going to want to bake it uncovered for 20 minutes. If you do cover it, you risk ending up with a cheesy mess. You also want to cheese to brown a bit on top, which can’t be achieved if it’s covered!
Troubleshooting: How Do You Keep Baked Spaghetti From Drying Out?
This is where salting your water can really help! You’ve probably noticed that many, if not all, good pasta recipes ask you to generously salt your water. This helps to keep your easy baked spaghetti from drying out after it’s been baked in the oven.
Serving Suggestions:
This dish is a complete meal on its own, but if you want to serve it with some additional sides, we think the following would go wonderfully with this yummy pasta:
Salad: Classic Caesar salad, tomato avocado salad, or restaurant style arugula salad Bread: Homemade breadsticks, homemade French bread, rustic garlic Parmesan herb bread, or garlic breadVegetables: Grilled veggies, garlic butter roasted brussels sprouts, or roasted asparagus
Storage and Reheating Instructions:
Store your leftover cheesy baked spaghetti in the fridge in an airtight container. Again, it will keep for 3-4 days. Follow the directions above to reheat it! You can also reheat single portions in the microwave at 30-second increments until it is heated through. If you like this recipe, you may be interested in these other delicious pasta recipes:
Creamy Chicken Pesto PastaTraditional Pasta Puttanesca15 Minute Shrimp Scampi PastaCreamy Pasta Primavera
Watch the video below where Caytlin will walk you through every step of this recipe. Sometimes it helps to have a visual, and we’ve always got you covered with our cooking show. You can find the complete collection of recipes on YouTube, Facebook Watch, or our Facebook Page, or right here on our website with their corresponding recipes. Δ Δ
