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Home » Pasta Recipes » Baked Spaghetti with Ricotta

Baked Spaghetti with Ricotta

Published: Oct 27, 2018 by Wendy Polisi Modified: May 6, 2022 · 624 words. · About 4 minutes to read this article. This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own.

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Looking for an easy and simple family dinner that is sure to become a family favorite? This easy Baked Spaghetti with Ricotta is a winner. With ground beef, mozzarella, ricotta, marinara, and noodles, you can’t go wrong. One of the best easy comfort foods you will find!

Have you ever gone through periods of time where you feel like your children are changing at the speed of light?

That is where we are right now.

Skye is growing up so fast that it is killing me.

Don't get me wrong; I love where she is right now. She is delicious.

The fits are gone, and I can take her anywhere with zero stress of worrying about behavior issues.

And she is quite the conversationalist! My girl has the gift of gab, and I could spend all day just chatting with her.

And oh, the imagination! She loves to "write" books and read me the stories.

The boys are growing up fast as well.

With one teen and one that will be a teen in February, I am all too aware that I am going to blink and they are going to be grown.

All of this has had me making sure that I am spending as much time with them as I can.

I've looked at my schedule and tried to simplify everything that I can to free up time with the kids.

These days, I am going for simple family meals like today's Baked Spaghetti.

With a salad on the side, it is the perfect weeknight dinner.

I used to shy away from Italian dishes during the week.

Tools for Making Baked Spaghetti with Ricotta Cheese

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  • Skillet
  • 13 x 9” Baking Dish
  • Colander

Baked Spaghetti with Ricotta

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5 from 6 votes

Baked Spaghetti with Ricotta

If you are looking for an easy to make recipe for a cozy family meal, this Baked Spaghetti with Ricotta and Marinara Sauce is a winner! It is simple to make and the perfect cheesy comfort food.
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time45 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Baked Spaghetti with Ricotta
Servings: 8
Calories: 567kcal
Author: Wendy Polisi

Equipment

  • 13 x 9 Casserole Dish
  • skillet
  • Colander

Ingredients

  • ½  tablespoon  avocado oil
  • 1  pound  ground beef  preferably grass-fed
  • 1  medium onion  chopped fine (or 2 small)
  • 2  cloves  garlic  minced
  • 1  teaspoon  Italian seasoning
  • 24  ounces  Little Italy in the Bronx Marinara
  • 16  ounces  spaghetti  I used gluten-free, but feel free to substitute for regular spaghetti
  • 8  ounces  ricotta cheese
  • 12  ounces  Mozzarella cheese
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add ground beef and cook, using a wooden spoon to break up.
  • Once the ground beef has started to brown and is broken up into small pieces, add onion, garlic, and Italian seasoning to pan. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook until the meat is brown and onions are tender about 7 to 8 minutes.
  • Stir in marinara and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to package instructions.
  • Drain and return to the hot pan. Toss with the ricotta cheese.
  • Place a spoon full of the meat sauce in the bottom of a 13 x 9” casserole dish. Top with half of the noodles, half of the sauce and half of the cheese. Repeat the layers, ending with the cheese.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until warm and bubbly.

Notes

VARIATIONS FOR SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE WITH RICOTTA

  • For a lower carb alternative, substitute spaghetti squash for the spaghetti.
  • For an extra kick of veggies, add ½ cup diced green bell pepper, ½ cup diced red pepper and ½ pound sliced button mushrooms when you add the onion.
  • Mix up the cheeses and use sharp cheddar in place of the mozzarella. Alternatively, use a blend of the two.

Nutrition

Calories: 567kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 778mg | Potassium: 650mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 790IU | Vitamin C: 6.9mg | Calcium: 320mg | Iron: 3.3mg

If You Like Baked Spaghetti with Ricotta You May Also Like:

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About Wendy Polisi

Hi, I’m Wendy! I’m a cook, author, blogger, natural health enthusiast…and most importantly a mom. My boys are 10 & 11 and my late life princess is 3. Firm believers in lifestyle design, our family has been location independent since 2008. Join me to read about our adventures in the kitchen…and out!

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Comments

  1. Julie Plagens

    October 29, 2018 at 1:25 am

    I haven't seen this in my neck of the woods. I will look for this now. I love that it is gluten-free. And the tomatoes are imported from Italy. Wow.

    Reply
  2. Alejandra Graf

    October 29, 2018 at 1:28 am

    5 stars
    Any dish with pasta will become my favorite in a pinch. This recipe is amazing! I love it! Congrats.

    Reply
    • Amber T.

      April 13, 2022 at 6:09 pm

      I noticed this recipe didnt say anything about draining the beef once its cooked? Unless I missed that part!
      So should I drain the beef? Or is that all needed for the recipe?
      I want to say you drain it. I'm making this tonight. I am learning to cook and I really don't want to fudge this up! I want to impress my long time boyfriend....he is usually the better cook. But I wanted to try!
      This sounds so delicious. So I'm gonna try! I'll drain to beef just incase!

      Reply
      • Wendy Polisi

        April 13, 2022 at 6:14 pm

        If you have a lot of added grease I would drain it. It really depends on the type of beef you use. For 80/20 you would want to drain. I usually use a super-lean ground beef for this, so there isn't much need. But that is a really great point and I need to add that to the recipe for beginning cooks.

        Reply
  3. Yuli Armstrong

    October 29, 2018 at 8:33 pm

    5 stars
    Mmm delicious! I really love how put together this post is with nutrition facts and everything ♥️

    Reply
    • Kimberley

      May 02, 2022 at 9:19 am

      5 stars
      I just made this with low carb spaghetti and it was absolutely amazing! Thanks for a great weekday option

      Reply
  4. Eric kay

    October 29, 2018 at 9:03 pm

    5 stars
    This looks fantastic. I will for sure be making this for dinner.

    Reply
  5. David Elliott

    October 30, 2018 at 12:42 am

    5 stars
    This looks absolutely amazing. I wouldn't have thought to use ricotta with my spaghetti. And I've never done baking. But I will have to try this out.

    Reply
  6. Heather

    October 30, 2018 at 5:32 am

    This looks delicious! Our family loves Italian food and would really enjoy this; adding to next week's meal plan!

    Reply
  7. Bdrlin

    October 31, 2018 at 11:16 am

    That k you for sharing this recipe. I now how a new option to offer my boys. This is totally new flavor for them to try.

    Reply
  8. Rikki Ridgeway

    November 01, 2018 at 10:36 am

    I have some Ricotta left over from last week's lasagna that I didn't know what to do with, thanks for this. Sounds really interesting - I definitely need to give this a go.

    Reply
  9. Juliana Fendez

    November 05, 2018 at 1:40 pm

    5 stars
    I was curious to know if you have found a particular brand of “meatless spaghetti sauce” that is your personal preference for your baked spaghetti? Your recipes look amazing.

    Reply
  10. Nancy

    October 28, 2019 at 3:46 pm

    I like that you mix the ricotta with the pasta. My kids don't like getting big bites of ricotta but we all like the creaminess and richness is adds. This is the perfect solution.

    Reply
  11. Alicia

    November 22, 2021 at 1:15 am

    Very tasty! I forgot to add salt and pepper so it was little bland and I think I will add 2 jars of sauce next time. We really enjoyed it and leftovers are the best!

    Reply

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