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Layered Baked Spaghetti

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By Rosie Published: December 4, 2016 Updated: July 11, 2023
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Tasty layered baked spaghetti
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  2. Layered Baked Spaghetti

Layered Baked Spaghetti with ground beef, Italian sausage, and cheddar cheese!

During the holiday season, I have several dinner parties. I make sure that I’m always ready to host, by having several freezer meals on hand. One of my favorite freezer meals that I love serving during the holidays, or any other gatherings  would have to be my Layered Baked Spaghetti!

Delicious layered spaghetti

My recipe for baked spaghetti is quite easy. I use ground beef, Italian sausage, and lots of cheese. I layer all the ingredients in a 9×13 bake dish, then I either freeze it for later use, or bake it.

Freezing this easy baked spaghetti is simple. All you have to do is use a aluminum bake dish, layer the ingredients, cover with the aluminum bake dish lid, and label.

When you’re ready to cook the spaghetti, simply remove from the freezer, let thaw, uncover, and bake for 30-40 minutes.

Melted cheese makes this delicious spaghetti bake irresistible

You can freeze the spaghetti for up to 2 months! Cool right? Be sure to check out my Freezer Meal 101 page for more freezer meal tips!

Watch my video tutorial for this easy baked spaghetti recipe

Layered Baked Spaghetti

Layered Baked Spaghetti

This Layered Baked Spaghetti is loaded with savory meat, tender pasta and gooey cheese. A delicious dish for a hungry crowd.
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Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes minutes
Total Time 1 hour hour
Servings 12

Ingredients

  • 1 pound spaghetti pasta
  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • l lb ground Italian Sausage
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 5 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 45 ounces of pasta sauce
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 12 ounces yellow sharp cheddar shredded
  • 6 ounces white sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • Salt & Pepper for taste.

Instructions

  • Brown the ground beef, and Italian sausage over medium heat. Drain fat.
  • Toss in the onions, and cook until translucent.
  • Add the minced garlic along with the pasta sauce, and stir.
  • Pour in the pasta sauce, and stir.
  • Sprinkle in Italian seasoning, and salt & pepper.
  • Stir the ingredients, and turn the heat down to low.
  • Let cook for 10 minutes.
  • While the sauce is simmering, cook the spaghetti pasta until al dente'.
  • Drain the pasta, then set to the side.
  • Grab a 9x13 bake dish, and add a some of the meat sauce at the bottom.
  • Next add some of the spaghetti pasta, then the sauce, followed by the cheese.
  • Repeat the layering process.
  • Leave the spaghetti uncovered.
  • Bake on 350 F for 30 - 40 minutes.
  • Serve, and enjoy!

Video

Notes

This spaghetti is freezable!
Simply use a 9x13 aluminum bake dish, layer the spaghetti, Cover with aluminum lid, and freeze until you're ready to bake! Can be frozen for up to 2 months!
Make sure that you label the pan with the date. When you're ready to make the spaghetti, remove from the freezer, let thaw, then bake for 30-40 minutes on 350 F
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I’m a Soul Food blogger living in the Pacific Northwest, bringing Southern cooking to gorgeous Seattle, Washington. I was born and raised in the PNW, but my family roots go all the way to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where my grandparents were born and raised. I live every day to bring the traditional values, recipes, and love of food to life for my family—whether they’re online or in real life. So, welcome to the party, family!

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  1. Style4Curves says

    December 4, 2016 at 1:26 pm

    You must have been reading my mind I have been wanting to try a baked spaghetti and I have loved every recipe I’ve tried from you thanks!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      December 4, 2016 at 3:51 pm

      I hope that you try my recipe! XOXO

      Reply
      • Kevin says

        October 2, 2017 at 8:02 am

        4 stars
        Thanks. I’m going to try it today. It’s going to be amazing. Just like your beautiful smile. Thanks

        Reply
        • Rosie says

          October 2, 2017 at 8:31 am

          Aweeee. Thank you!

          Reply
        • Sandra says

          July 1, 2020 at 2:35 pm

          For $15 to feed 4 people I’d make a taco salad or enchilada casserole.

          Reply
      • Monica Allston says

        September 30, 2018 at 12:46 pm

        My husband’s favorite baked spaghetti dish.

        Reply
      • Nena kisnernen says

        November 16, 2018 at 3:31 am

        I am going to make this today

        Reply
    • Noemi says

      June 1, 2019 at 4:31 pm

      I would make either combination burritos or bean burritos dollars

      Reply
  2. Mimi Williams says

    December 4, 2016 at 1:30 pm

    Hi
    Where is the tutorial link?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      December 4, 2016 at 3:52 pm

      I fixed it.

      Reply
  3. Mimi Williams says

    December 4, 2016 at 1:44 pm

    Hi
    I don’t see a tutorial link

    Reply
  4. Jo Ann Johnson says

    December 4, 2016 at 4:00 pm

    5 stars
    Another winner! I made two pans…one for dinner today and am freezing the other. Added a salad and dinner is served! Thank you for all of the gumminess and great for my budget!

    Reply
    • Jo Ann Johnson says

      December 4, 2016 at 4:01 pm

      Meant ymminess…sorry!

      Reply
      • Rosie says

        December 4, 2016 at 4:22 pm

        I know. LOL

        Reply
        • Felicia says

          June 3, 2018 at 2:39 pm

          I made a spaghetti using your recipe came out great my family loved it

          Reply
    • Jo Ann Johnson says

      December 4, 2016 at 4:04 pm

      5 stars
      Meant ymminess…sorry! Getting used to my tablet!

      Reply
    • Rosie says

      December 4, 2016 at 4:22 pm

      Thanks for trying my recipe Jo Ann! XOXO

      Reply
  5. Gloria says

    December 5, 2016 at 2:24 am

    5 stars
    Love all your recipes I have tried all you have posted, since March 2016.My family loves them.Thank You keep up the good work.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      December 5, 2016 at 11:41 am

      Thank you for following my recipe journey!

      Reply
  6. Jameka says

    December 5, 2016 at 4:25 am

    Beef Chilli and Cornbread,Beef Stew and Rice.

    Reply
  7. Martha J. Jackson says

    December 5, 2016 at 8:34 am

    5 stars
    My mouth was watering last night when I watched the video! Couldn’t wait to print off and try. Thanks lady!!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      December 5, 2016 at 11:48 am

      YAY!!! Glad that you liked the video Martha! XOXO

      Reply
  8. Ms.Felicia says

    December 11, 2016 at 7:26 am

    5 stars
    Hello Mrs.Rosie
    Hello how are you? When I saw this recipe it reminded me of how I first started making my spaghetti and said wow there it is I’ve gotta try this and so there for I did it was great thanks for sharing this recipe it made me fall back in love with spaghetti again.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      December 11, 2016 at 11:04 am

      Hi Felicia! I absolutely love this spaghetti recipe! Glad that you tried & liked it as well!

      Reply
  9. Trina says

    December 14, 2016 at 3:38 pm

    What type of sauce do you normally use ?

    I love so many different kinds & brands

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      December 14, 2016 at 5:41 pm

      I usually use my homemade meat sauce, but you can use whatever brand that you want to use. 🙂

      Reply
  10. Toyya says

    December 15, 2016 at 7:53 am

    5 stars
    Rosie I just want to thank you!! This recipe was everything!! I use the same meats when I normally make mine but I was so tired of it and it was just not what I wanted anymore. But this recipe gave spaghetti new life! I tried it with Prego sauce. Delicious!! The baked on cheese, the perfect combination of flavors from the meat…it was perfect! All but one of my kids loved it, but she doesn’t count because she’s at That stage *side eyes* lol My hubby and I Both had extra servings. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      December 15, 2016 at 4:07 pm

      LOL!!! A kid that doesn’t like spaghetti?! LOL. I’m glad that everyone else liked it! XOXO

      Reply
  11. Shannon Fonda says

    January 4, 2017 at 8:46 pm

    I made your Hoppin’ John on New Year’s Day, it was The Best, and So Easy!!! I’m so thankful that I found you, and can hardly wait to try more of your recipes!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      January 5, 2017 at 10:41 am

      Hi Shannon! Glad that you found me as well!

      Reply
  12. Natasha says

    May 13, 2017 at 4:50 pm

    5 stars
    This looks DELICIOUS!! What are some good sides for this?

    Reply
  13. Michelle Huey says

    September 9, 2017 at 2:02 pm

    Ok so everyone suggested Spaghetti and my thoughts were ugh! So I remember you posting his recipe!!! Omg it is so simple, yet so delicious. Totally changes spaghetti! Everyone rave don’t about it! Thanks for sharing Rosie! You at a gem

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      September 9, 2017 at 3:07 pm

      Hi Michelle!! So glad that you like my spaghetti recipe. This is one of my family favorites as well! XOXO

      Reply
  14. donna says

    September 24, 2017 at 12:44 pm

    I just love your budget meals everything is so expensive now a day how do we feed our families? Thank you

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      September 24, 2017 at 12:49 pm

      Hi Donna! I’m glad that you like the recipes! 😀

      Reply
  15. Jessica says

    September 26, 2017 at 2:57 pm

    5 stars
    I am writing down the ingredients to shop tomorrow to make this. If I half all the ingredient will it still work in a 9×13 pan? However, I am thinking I will go ahead and make the serving for 12 because I have a feeling it will taste great!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      September 26, 2017 at 6:44 pm

      Try using a smaller dish , if you cut the recipe in half 😀

      Reply
  16. janie friend says

    September 28, 2017 at 6:19 am

    could i use frozen meatballs instead and just put the spices and onion in the sauce?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      September 28, 2017 at 10:28 am

      Hi Janie. You, can try that. 🙂

      Reply
  17. Jen says

    October 13, 2017 at 9:01 am

    Would a quart sized bag of sauce be equal to 45 oz of sauce?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      October 13, 2017 at 9:14 am

      Hi Jen. No, there are 32 ounces in a quart.

      Reply
  18. Mone't says

    November 16, 2017 at 10:56 am

    Hey Rosie,

    Do you think I can substitute the ground beef for ground turkey in this recipe?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 16, 2017 at 4:52 pm

      Hi Mone’t! Absolutely . 🙂

      Reply
  19. Cristal says

    May 25, 2018 at 6:04 am

    5 stars
    Made this last night and it was a hit; easy and delicious!

    Reply
  20. Xiamara says

    June 30, 2018 at 5:05 pm

    Thanks Rosie!! I have just finished making this recipe!!! Everyone loves it and i have leftovers!!!!

    Reply
  21. Xiamara says

    June 30, 2018 at 5:05 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks Rosie!! I have just finished making this recipe!!! Everyone loves it and i have leftovers!!!! I will be using your recipes from now on!

    Reply
  22. Paige says

    August 2, 2018 at 3:20 pm

    Can it be frozen after it’s cooked?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      August 3, 2018 at 11:05 am

      Sure can 🙂

      Reply
  23. Laura Harris says

    August 8, 2018 at 10:37 am

    Hi Rosie,

    Can you help me out please? I have minced garlic so the recipe calls for 5 cloves fresh garlic. How many teaspoons of minced garlic should I utilize?

    Thanks a ton!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      August 9, 2018 at 12:12 pm

      I can’t remember the minced garlic off the top of my head. You can try 2 tsps?

      Reply
  24. Lakita Fowler says

    December 1, 2018 at 8:33 am

    Looks delicious cant wait to try it, keep it coming with recipes im so eagered to try different dishes i feel like im eating the samething over and over again

    Reply
  25. YVETTE says

    February 6, 2019 at 3:02 pm

    hello ROSIE, I AM A CHEF MYSELF, AND I’M ALWAYS LOOKING FOR DIFFERENT WAYS THAT OTHERS MIGHT CREATE THEIR DISHES, I MUST SAY I RAN ACROSS THIS RECIPE OF YOURS TODAY, AND IT LOOK VERY PLEASING, AND DELICIOUS , SO YES I WENT TO THE MARKET TODAY AND THIS IS DINNER TONIGHT LOL THANKS SO MUCH, I’LL LET YOU KNOW HOW IT TURNS OUT.

    Reply
  26. Xiamara Oigbokie says

    February 16, 2019 at 10:05 am

    5 stars
    This is my family’s favorite dish.. Thanks to you Rosie! My oldest daughter is an extremely picky eater and she lovesss this dish!! Your recipes are all good. You’re my kept secret lol.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      February 16, 2019 at 2:59 pm

      Don’t keep me a secret!!! LMAOOOOOOO. XOXO

      Reply
  27. Kathleen Wayte says

    May 21, 2019 at 5:49 am

    For less then $ 15.00, A large head of cabbage, and a bag of wide egg noodles, and about a quarter cup veg. oil. Chop cabbage, med. size pieces, fry in large skillet in veg. oil or big pot. Boil noodles , mix the two together, dinner is served.

    Reply
  28. Carla says

    June 19, 2019 at 4:00 am

    5 stars
    BOMB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  29. Joyc says

    October 10, 2019 at 2:41 pm

    5 stars
    I am so excited about this recipe. We are having our Smiley Soul Food Sunday this week and they told me they wanted a Spaghetti Casserole and here it is and it looks so good. I can’t wait to share it with my family this weekend. I just found you and I’ve used a few of your recipes and they turned out great and I can’t wait to try this one as well. I will come back and let you know how it turned out.,……Thanks and keep them coming.

    Reply
  30. Sharon Huggins says

    July 7, 2023 at 3:04 am

    Hi Rosie I would make chili if I had $15 to spend to feed 4-6 people. Love your recipes and enjoy watching your YouTube channel as well.

    Reply
  31. Debra J. says

    May 3, 2024 at 2:32 am

    I love the recipes and usually, everything is on point. This one is missing where you’re supposed to add the shredded cheese. I added it after the meat, which was probably correct because my family loved it, but just for clarity, it should be added as part of the steps.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      May 3, 2024 at 5:08 pm

      Hello again. It’s actually on step 11.

      Reply
  32. Mae Roberson says

    October 5, 2024 at 7:15 pm

    Absolutely delicious food

    Reply

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