30-Minute Spaghetti Casserole

Instructions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. 2
   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and return to the pot; toss with a drizzle of olive oil.
3. 3
   In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add ground beef and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
4. 4
   Stir in marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 2–3 minutes to combine flavors.
5. 5
   Toss cooked spaghetti with half of the meat sauce. Layer half of the spaghetti mixture in the prepared baking dish.
6. 6
   Dollop ricotta cheese evenly over spaghetti layer. Sprinkle with half the mozzarella and half the Parmesan.
7. 7
   Layer remaining spaghetti mixture and meat sauce on top. Finish with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
8. 8
   Bake uncovered for 12–15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden. Broil for 2 minutes if you like a browner top.
9. 9
   Let cool for 5 minutes, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve.