Baked Spaghetti Freezer Meal

Baked Spaghetti is a great freezer meal. A veritable Italian casserole of coziness that you can enjoy now, then save the rest for later or share the goodness with friends and family.

When my son was little, spaghetti pie was his most requested meal. As he got older and his appetite grew, I adapted that recipe to make baked spaghetti. A baked spaghetti casserole is just what you need when you have a house full of hungry teenagers.

One of the things I love about bakes spaghetti is how well it freezes. Assemble this dish in square foil pans and freeze for a ready-made dinner on a busy weeknight. Oh, how I love a good freezer meal recipe like this.

I have to warn you that this recipe makes A LOT of pasta. If you have a large family or enjoy leftovers, I say go for it. Otherwise, freeze half for later use. I sometimes freeze all of it for later use.

Related Recipe: Freezer-Friendly Shepherd’s Pie

What To Serve With Baked Spaghetti

The great thing about this dish is that it is quick and easy to re-heat. So you will want to find a side dish that is equally quick and easy (there’s no sense in whipping up the spaghetti in minutes, only to have to wait for the side dish!).

1. Garlic Bread: It’s the classic side for a classic meal. Easy to make from scratch or bought refrigerated.
2. Caesar Salad: Another go-to. These salads can be as simple or as complex as you want them to be. Plus, you can buy Caesar Salad kits at the store, so you never need to spend more than a couple of minutes putting one together.
3. Roasted Vegetables: Broccoli, carrots, or zucchini can be easily prepared (just chop them up then put them in the oven with olive oil, salt, and pepper) and provide a nutritious side.

Ingredients

• 1 box spaghetti noodles
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 lb Italian sausage
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 jars marinara sauce
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp milk
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish set aside.

• Bring a pot of well-salted water to a boil. Cook noodles, stirring occasionally until cooked through and firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain. Place noodles into bottom of prepared pan.

• Meanwhile, in a large skillet over MEDIUM heat, cook and stir ground beef, sausage and onion until browned and onions are soft. Drain off any excess grease. Stir in marinara sauce and garlic powder.

• In a bowl, combine the sour cream, egg and Parmesan cheese. Spread over the top of the spaghetti noodles. Sprinkle on 2 cups of mozzarella cheese.

• Top with meat sauce and remaining cheese. Cover with foil. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Related Recipe: 5 Healthy Slow Cooker Freezer Meals

How To Store Baked Spaghetti

When preparing this recipe for the freezer, I use (5) 8-inch foil pans. I follow the recipe above, dividing the ingredients equally between the pans. Once the pans are ready I wrap in foil and then twice in plastic wrap. Be sure to add a label with the name of the dish and cooking directions. Before serving, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and bake using the above directions. You might have to add on an additional 5-10 minutes.

Related Recipe: You might also like this Freezer Lasagna recipe!

FAQs

Other Freezer Recipes You Might Like To Try:

• Freezer Mashed Potatoes
• Freezer-Friendly Shepherd’s Pie
• 5 Healthy Slow-Cooker Freezer Meals

Baked Spaghetti

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Ingredients

  

• 1 box spaghetti noodles
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 pound Italian sausage
• 1 small onion diced
• 2 jars marinara sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish set aside.
• Bring a pot of well salted water to a boil. Cook noodles, stirring occasionally until cooked through and firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain. Place noodles into bottom of prepared pan.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook and stir ground beef, sausage and onion until browned and onions are soft. Drain off any excess grease. Stir in marinara sauce and garlic powder.
• In a bowl, combine the sour cream, egg and Parmesan cheese. Spread over the top of the spaghetti noodles. Sprinkle on 2 cups of mozzarella cheese.
• Top with meat sauce and remaining cheese. Cover with foil. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
• To Freeze When preparing this recipe for the freezer, I use (5) 8-inch foil pans. I follow the recipe above, dividing the ingredients equally between the pans. Once the pans are ready I wrap in foil and then twice in plastic wrap. Be sure to add a label with the name of the dish and cooking directions. Before serving, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and bake using the above directions. You might have to add on an additional 5-10 minutes.

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