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4.9 from 14 reviews

Baked Spaghetti Casserole with Ground Beef & Ricotta

1 hour 15 minutes
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By: Pamela Reed
Posted:6/15/22
Updated:7/9/24
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This baked spaghetti casserole cooks in a 9×13 baking dish and is a beyond-easy twist on a classic bowl of spaghetti! The pasta bake layers cooked spaghetti noodles, with a ground beef meat sauce, velvety ricotta cheese and melted mozzarella. It’s an easy fuss-free pasta dinner for busy weeknights, or a simple dish for feeding a large crowd. Plus, the leftovers reheat beautifully!

spatula cutting a slice of baked spaghetti casserole.

Why You’ll Love Baked Spaghetti Casserole

Need a easy casserole dinner idea? Then you need to try this Baked Spaghetti Casserole! My family loves this pasta bake with ground beef – and what’s not to love about it? Filled with zesty ground beef, cooked spaghetti, and cheesy goodness (ricotta and mozzarella!), this pasta casserole has everything you need for a delicious meal.

Give your family a break from boring classic spaghetti and serve them this spaghetti casserole recipe instead! It’s the perfect weeknight dinner!

Need more easy casserole dinner ideas? Try my Ground beef and potato casserole, Taco casserole with bow tie pasta noodles and Taco-seasoned spaghetti casserole.

serving a slice of baked spaghetti casserole out of white baking dish.

What’s in Baked Spaghetti Casserole?

  1. Spaghetti noodles
  2. Ground beef (or Italian sausage)
  3. Onion, chopped
  4. Green bell pepper, chopped
  5. Cloves garlic, minced
  6. Spaghetti sauce (you can also use homemade spaghetti sauce if you’d like – great with your garden tomatoes!)
  7. Salt & pepper
  8. Eggs
  9. Parmesan cheese
  10. Butter, melted
  11. Ricotta cheese
  12. Shredded mozzarella cheese
ingredients on white table.

Instructions for Spaghetti Casserole with Ricotta

First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Next, cook spaghetti according to the package directions. Once the noodles are done, drain and set aside.

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add ground beef, onion, green pepper, and minced garlic, and cook until the meat is browned.

ground beef and peppers and onions sautéed in pan.

Then, add spaghetti sauce, salt, and pepper into the skillet and stir until fully combined.

saucy ground beef in pan with spoon.

In a large bowl, whisk eggs, parmesan, and melted butter together. Add cooked spaghetti and toss until the noodles are fully coated with the egg mixture.

spaghetti coated with egg and cheese mixture.

Spray a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Place ½ of the spaghetti mixture into the bottom of the baking dish.

spaghetti on the bottom of baking dish.

Add ricotta cheese on top, spreading it out evenly.

ricotta cheese added on spaghetti in baking dish.

Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.

shredded cheese added to baking dish.

Add ½ of the meat sauce on top.

sauce and ground beef added to baking dish.

Repeat the layer one more time. 

Cover with aluminum foil and bake. Remove foil and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top. Bake for a couple more minutes or until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.

baked spaghetti casserole looking very cheesy in white baking dish, just out of the oven.

Serve and enjoy this delicious spaghetti pasta bake!

closeup of casserole in baking dish.

Recipe Help

What else can I use besides ricotta cheese?

You can use cottage cheese or sour cream instead of ricotta cheese for this recipe. Once the sour cream is cooked, it takes on a very similar texture to ricotta cheese.

Can I use Italian Sausage instead of ground beef?

Absolutely, you can swap ground Italian Sausage instead of lean ground beef. You can even use ground turkey or chicken if you prefer!

Should I cover the pasta bake in the oven?

Yes, for most of the time in the oven, your casserole should be covered. This will trap the heat and moisture, allowing your casserole to cook evenly and not dry out. However, for the last 15 minutes, you can uncover it and add the remaining cheese. This is how you achieve the lightly browned melty cheese on top of your spaghetti bake!

closeup of cheese on top of casserole.

How to Store Leftovers

If you find yourself with some leftovers, you can store and place them in an airtight container and keep them in the fridge for up to 5 days! We love to enjoy our leftovers for lunch the next day or for dinner again!

To reheat, heat up in the microwave for 1 minute, or cover with foil and bake in the oven at 350 degrees until fully warm in the middle.

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Hearty Baked Spaghetti Casserole made with spaghetti, ground beef, ricotta and shredded mozzarella cheese. Great for a big family meal and leftovers!
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4.93 from 14 reviews

Baked Spaghetti Casserole with Ground Beef & Ricotta

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This baked spaghetti casserole cooks in a 9×13 baking dish and is a beyond-easy twist on a classic bowl of spaghetti! The pasta bake layers cooked spaghetti noodles, with a ground beef meat sauce, velvety ricotta cheese and melted mozzarella. It’s an easy fuss-free pasta dinner for busy weeknights, or a simple dish for feeding a large crowd. Plus, the leftover reheat beautifully!
By: Pamela Reed
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes minutes
Total Time 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes
serves 8

Ingredients

  • 1 16 ounce package spaghetti
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 small green bell pepper diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 32 ounce jar spaghetti sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 5 tablespoons butter melted
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cook spaghetti according to the box. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium high heat, add ground beef, onion, green pepper and minced garlic and cook until the meat is browned. Drain excess fat from the pan and return back to the burner over low heat.
  • Add spaghetti sauce, salt and pepper into the skillet and stir to fully combine.
  • In a large bowl whisk eggs, Parmesan and melted butter together. Add in cooked spaghetti and toss to fully coat with egg mixture.
  • Spray a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick spray. Place ½ of the spaghetti mixture into the bottom of the baking dish. Add 1 cup of ricotta cheese on top, spreading it out. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese on top. Add ½ of the meat sauce on top. Repeat the layer one more time.
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and sprinkle the last 1 cup of remaining mozzarella cheese on top. Bake for 15 more minutes, or until cheese is melted and lightly browned.
  • Serve and enjoy!

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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked spaghetti casserole
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  1. Ern Dardenne says

    June 19, 2025 at 2:47 pm

    My wife is the best, your recipes make her my Queen

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  2. Ernie Dardenne says

    June 19, 2025 at 2:46 pm

    Sounds delicious. A taste of Mom back home

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  3. Natalie says

    October 30, 2023 at 8:44 am

    Very tasty, and easy to make!! However, like the other review this recipe makes a ton!!! I can actually get three meals for my husband and I. Next time I will have to cut the serving size down. Thank you for the easy recipes.

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  4. Lori says

    January 25, 2023 at 6:09 pm

    Great recipe! Omitted green pepper, hubby doesn’t like them. Makes a big pan and was so easy!

    Reply
  5. Vicki W. says

    June 22, 2022 at 6:13 am

    This was a real winner with my family! I had a jar of Rao’s arrabiatta sauce I’ve been hesitant to use because husband doesn’t care for real spicy things, but it was a very low heat and was delicious in this recipe! This makes a ton….which is fine because there’s plenty left for another delectable meal!

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    • Pamela says

      June 29, 2022 at 2:36 pm

      So happy to hear it was a hit Vicki! Thanks for commenting and letting me know! 🙂

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  6. Ricky Trimble says

    June 15, 2022 at 3:00 pm

    This was a easy dish to put together! Looks and tastes great!!!!!
    Thank you so much for putting your recipes on here!! Your a beautiful person for doing so!

    Reply

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