BAKED SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE

By peridot728

This easy baked spaghetti casserole is a family favorite that is easy to prepare!

Ingredients

• SAUCE:
• 12 oz spaghetti noodles cooked
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley
• 1-1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
• 1/3 cup fresh parmesan cheese
• Homemade Sauce
• OR
• 1 lb ground beef or italian sausage
• 1 small onion diced
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
• 1/2 green pepper diced
• 32 oz pasta sauce

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Brown meat, onion, garlic, seasoning and green pepper over medium heat making sure to break up the meat very well. (Drain any fat if needed).

Add pasta sauce to meat and stir well. Toss meat sauce with spaghetti noodles and parsley.

Place pasta in a 9×13 pan. Top with cheeses and bake 30 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted & lightly browned.