Description
A hearty and delicious Easy Baked Spaghetti Bolognese that combines the rich flavors of ground beef, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs baked to perfection with tender spaghetti. This one-dish meal is perfect for a comforting family dinner with minimal prep and hands-off cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 12 ounces ground beef, cooked
Pasta and Sauce
- 16 ounces spaghetti, uncooked
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 16-ounce jar pasta sauce
Vegetables
- ½ yellow onion, chopped
- ½ cup red bell peppers, diced
- ½ cup green bell peppers, diced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
Herbs and Seasoning
- ½ cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped
- ½ cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Liquids
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
Garnish
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese shavings
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the spaghetti.
- Cook Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the 12 ounces of ground beef until browned. Use a spatula to break the meat into evenly sized pieces as it cooks, ensuring it’s fully cooked through.
- Prepare Pasta in Baking Dish: In a large 9×13-inch baking dish, add the uncooked 16 ounces of spaghetti. Drizzle ¼ cup olive oil over the pasta and gently rub it over the noodles to coat evenly, which prevents sticking during baking.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: To the baking dish, add the jar of pasta sauce, chopped yellow onion, diced red and green bell peppers, chopped Italian parsley, chopped basil, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and 3 cups of broth. Stir all the ingredients thoroughly in the baking dish to combine them well with the pasta and beef.
- Bake: Cover the dish and bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes. Halfway through baking, remove the dish, stir the contents to ensure even cooking, and then replace the cover and continue baking until the meat is cooked through, the vegetables are tender, and the spaghetti is al dente.
- Garnish and Serve: Once baked, sprinkle 1 cup of Parmesan cheese shavings over the top for garnish. Serve the baked spaghetti Bolognese warm for a comforting meal.
- Storage: Store any leftover sauce separately from the spaghetti in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Coating the uncooked spaghetti with olive oil helps prevent the noodles from clumping during baking.
- Stirring halfway through baking promotes even cooking and prevents sticking.
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based meat for a lighter or vegetarian option.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt and pepper, according to your preference.
- Using fresh herbs enhances flavor but dried herbs can be substituted if needed.
- Storing the sauce separately helps maintain the texture and prevents it from getting soggy.
