Spaghetti Casserole Recipe
Craving some comfort food? This Spaghetti Casserole is bursting with pasta, melted cheese, tangy sour cream, and ground beef goodness—perfect for those cozy family dinners that hit the spot.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 321kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounces thin spaghetti cooked al dente, drained, and transferred to the baking dish immediately
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 green onions thinly sliced and chopped
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 yellow onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 (14 oz) jar spaghetti sauce*
- 1 cup monterey jack cheese grated
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese grated
For Optional Garnish
- freshly chopped parsley
- parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius). Butter or spray a 9x13" baking dish, add cooked noodles, and set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together sour cream, cream cheese, green onions, and egg; set aside.
- In a large skillet set over medium heat, add the oil. Once the oil is hot, add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as you go. Drain the grease from the cooked ground beef. Add the onion and garlic, cook for 3-4 minutes. Stir in the garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute, then remove from the heat.
- Spread the sour cream mixture over the cooled noodles. Spread beef in an even layer over the top, then sauce, then cheese. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melty and golden brown in spots.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and grated Parmesan, if desired.
Notes
*Use your favorite brand of sauce, or your own homemade sauce. If you prefer a saucier casserole, add 18 oz. of sauce.
STORE leftover spaghetti casserole in an airtight container or disposable foil pans in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. You can also FREEZE it for up to 3 months; just make sure to wrap it tightly in foil or plastic wrap before freezing.
To thaw, transfer to the refrigerator overnight. To REHEAT, bake in a 350°F (177°C) oven for about 20 minutes or until warmed through. Alternatively, microwave individual portions for 1-2 minutes, covering them with a damp paper towel to keep them moist.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 281mg | Potassium: 269mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 422IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 162mg | Iron: 2mg
