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Golden, cheesy baked Spaghetti Fazoli’s Recipe in a casserole dish, hot from the oven and ready to serve.

Baked Spaghetti Fazoli’s Recipe

This baked spaghetti Fazoli’s recipe is an easy, cheesy, copycat version of the restaurant classic! Made with simple ingredients and loaded with layers of pasta, rich meat sauce, and melty cheese, it’s the ultimate comfort food for family dinners or meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian-American
Servings 6 people
Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large Pot For boiling pasta
  • 1 Large Skillet For preparing meat sauce
  • 1 9x13 Baking Dish For layering and baking
  • 1 Foil To cover dish while baking
  • 1 Mixing spoon For stirring sauce

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz Thin spaghetti Cooked al dente
  • 1 lb Ground beef Lean 85/15 or similar
  • 1 Onion Small diced
  • 2–3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 3 cups Marinara sauce Use a sweet-style sauce if possible
  • 1 tbsp Tomato paste Optional adds depth
  • 2 cups Mozzarella cheese Shredded whole milk preferred
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese Grated
  • ½ cup Ricotta cheese Optional for extra creaminess
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil For sautéing onions and garlic
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp Dried basil
  • Salt and pepper To taste
  • Optional Toppings:
  • Garlic butter drizzle melted butter + garlic powder + parsley
  • Breadcrumbs for a golden finish

Instructions
 

  • Boil the pasta: Cook thin spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Drain and toss with a little olive oil to prevent sticking.
  • Make the sauce: In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onions until soft. Add garlic and cook briefly. Stir in ground beef and brown. Add marinara sauce, tomato paste, seasonings, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven: Set to 375°F (190°C).
  • Layer the dish: In a greased 9x13 baking dish, spread a little sauce on the bottom. Layer half the pasta, half the sauce, dollops of ricotta, and half the mozzarella/Parmesan. Repeat layers.
  • Add toppings (optional): Drizzle with garlic butter or sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.
  • Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake another 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  • Rest and serve: Let it sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Swap ground beef for mushrooms or lentils for a vegetarian option.
  • Use whole milk mozzarella for creamier texture.
  • Great make-ahead meal. assemble up to 1 day in advance and bake when ready.
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