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Dump and Bake Spaghetti

5 Minute Baked Spaghetti

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  • Author: Liz Thomson
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This easy baked spaghetti only takes 5 minutes to assemble! This dump and bake dinner is perfect when you need a delicious, budget-friendly meal!


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 lb spaghetti
  • 24 oz marinara sauce
  • 3 1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup 2% or 4% cottage cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning (If it’s a salt-free blend, add a pinch of salt)
  • 4 oz fresh mozzarella, torn into pieces

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. In a 9×13 baking dish, stir together the marinara sauce, water, cottage cheese, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Add the spaghetti (break the noodles in half if needed to fit) and press down so the noodles are mostly submerged.
  3. Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes, until the pasta is tender.
  4. Stir well, then top with the torn mozzarella.
  5. Bake for 5 to 10 more minutes, until the cheese is melted. Let rest a few minutes before serving.