This no boil spaghetti bake makes pasta night SO easy! Everything goes straight into one baking dish, uncooked spaghetti included! Then bakes under a layer of melty mozzarella for a cozy, cheesy dinner with hardly any prep.
No Boiling, No Extra Pot: The dry spaghetti cooks right in the sauce, which means less prep and fewer dishes to wash!
No foil needed! Baking it uncovered cooks the pasta just right and gives the cheese time to get bubbly and golden.
Just Add Garlic Bread: This spaghetti bake does the heavy lifting for dinner. Pair it with garlic bread and a crisp Caesar salad, and dinner is done!
Add Protein: Make it a heartier meal by adding cooked ground beef, Italian sausage, or frozen meatballs. Just make sure any meat is fully cooked before adding it to the casserole.
Switch Up the Liquid: I like using chicken broth because it adds extra flavor, but vegetable broth or water will work, too.
Change the Sauce: Use any jarred marinara or make a batch of homemade marinara. You can also try Alfredo, pesto, or a mix of sauces for a different flavor.
This spaghetti bake is so easy! Add everything straight to the baking dish, give it a stir, and let the oven do the rest. For more pasta favorites, try my classic baked spaghetti or million dollar spaghetti next!
Add Spaghetti: Preheat the oven to 375ºF. In a 9 x 13-inch baking dish, add spaghetti, olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toss it all together until evenly combined.
Mix: Add diced onion, diced bell pepper, marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and fresh basil, and stir together until combined.
Cook: Bake uncovered for 40 minutes, then remove the spaghetti from the oven and stir.
Add Cheese: Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and return to the oven for 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Top no boil spaghetti bake with more fresh basil and serve.
9 x 13-inch Baking Dish: Any similar sized baking dish will work.
Tongs: For tossing and stirring the spaghetti.
Sharp Knife: For cutting up the veggies and basil.
In the Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Reheat: Reheat in the oven or microwave until heated through.
In the Freezer: You can freeze this baked or unbaked. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before baking or reheating
This baked spaghetti is great on its own, but a few simple sides can round out the meal. Here are some of my top picks to serve with it!