This is a hearty and delectable pasta dish where baked spaghetti is generously topped with a rich tomato-based sauce and browned cheese, garnished with chopped herbs.
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes | Calories: 650 | Servings: 4
Ingredients:
✅ 400 grams of spaghetti
✅ 2 cups of tomato sauce
✅ 2 cups of shredded cheese (Mozzarella or Cheddar)
✅ 2 tablespoons of olive oil
✅ 1 teaspoon of salt
✅ 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
✅ 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh herbs (parsley or oregano)
✅ Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 200 degrees C (400 degrees F).
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, then drain.
3. In a deep baking dish, spread the cooked spaghetti evenly.
4. Pour the tomato sauce over the spaghetti, ensuring that it is evenly distributed.
5. Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the tomato sauce.
6. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
7. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and browned.
8. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the chopped herbs and grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
