Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step‑by‑Step Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté for about 2 minutes until onion is translucent.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, cook for 5-7 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Cook spaghetti noodles according to package instructions but reduce the cooking time by 3 minutes. Drain and mix with remaining marinara sauce.
- In a separate bowl, combine cream cheese, ricotta, dried minced onion, garlic powder, dried parsley, and remaining Italian seasoning. Mix until smooth.
- Spray casserole dish with cooking spray. Layer half of the spaghetti mixture, spread cheese mixture, then top with remaining spaghetti.
- Spoon meat sauce over the top and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for about 30 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Let cool before serving.
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Notes
For best results, follow the expert tips regarding cooking times and storing leftovers.
