This baked spaghetti recipe is just 388 calories and can be made many different ways!I included a vegetarian, veggie packed version, and a meaty version. And I added lots of optional add-ins... so you can double the meat, add some spice, or fresh herbs. The possibilities are endless. Special Tip: If you don't like ricotta cheese, you can swap it out for cottage cheese.
1package16 ounces spaghetti(regular or gluten-free protein pasta)
1medium onionchopped
2cupsmushroomschopped
1red bell pepperchopped
1zucchinichopped
3cupsmarinara sauce(homemade or organic store-bought)
½teaspoongarlic salt
2large eggs
¼cupgrated Parmesan cheese
2cupslow fat ricotta cheese
1cupshredded skim mozzarella cheese
Meaty Baked Spaghetti:
1package16 ounces spaghetti (regular or gluten-free protein pasta)
1medium onionchopped
2Italian sausages
3cupsmarinara saucehomemade or organic store-bought
½teaspoongarlic salt
2large eggs
¼cupgrated Parmesan cheese
2cupslow fat ricotta cheese
1cupshredded skim mozzarella cheese
Optional Add-Ins:
1poundground meat(beef, turkey, chicken or vegan crumbles)
1pintcherry tomatoes
1teaspoonred pepper flakes
1tablespoonItalian Seasoning
Chopped fresh basilfor topping
Chopped Italian Parsleyfor topping
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large pot cook spaghetti according to package directions to al dente. Drain, move to a large bowl, and set aside.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook onion, and any additional veggies or meat, over medium heat until the onion is tender and any meat is cooked thought, 6-8 minutes.
Remove sausages (if using) and cool until you can handle, then chop and add back to the pan.
To the pan, add pasta sauce and garlic salt, plus any additional seasonings (Italian seasoning or red pepper flakes). Turn off the heat and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and the Parmesan cheese together.
To the cooked and drained spaghetti add to egg mixture and mix together to coat.
Place half the spaghetti mixture in a greased 9x13 baking dish. Top with half the ricotta cheese, then the (veggie or meaty) sauce and 1/2 the mozzarella cheese.
Repeat layers, topping with the remaining cheese.
Place baking dish on a rimmed baking sheet (it may bubble over and make a mess- we don't want that!)
Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil cover, and bake an additional 30 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let stand 15 minutes before serving (this helps it hold together in slices).