This dish takes the relative ease of baked ziti and merges it with the flavors of a classic lasagna, making it a hearty, comforting pasta casserole that pleases both kids and adults.
Baked spaghetti starts with a quick meat sauce that gets tossed with spaghetti noodles. The saucy noodles are then layered with a ricotta filling and plenty of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese (I promise this step is quick and easy). After only 30 minutes in the oven (about half the time as a regular lasagna), each “square” is loaded with lots of melty browned cheese, a savory sauce, and tender noodles that are never dry, thanks to a brilliant layering technique.