Description
A rich fusion of spaghetti and lasagna — layered with meaty sauce, creamy cheese, and baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
- Spaghetti noodles
- Ground beef
- Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- Ricotta cheese
- Marinara sauce
- Egg
- Parmesan cheese
- Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook spaghetti until al dente; drain and toss with a bit of marinara sauce.
- In a skillet, brown ground beef, drain fat, and stir in remaining sauce and seasoning.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, egg, and parmesan until creamy.
- Layer half the spaghetti, ricotta mixture, and meat sauce in the dish; repeat layers.
- Top with mozzarella and bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Rest 10 minutes before slicing and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with sautéed vegetables or lentils.
- Feel free to add extra herbs for more flavor.
- Letting the dish rest before slicing helps maintain the layers.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg