Creamy Southern Spaghetti Bake
A comforting baked pasta dish with creamy ricotta, savory chicken, and zesty marinara, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- Combine the cooked spaghetti, shredded chicken, ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, marinara sauce, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the spaghetti mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, swap chicken for mixed vegetables. You can also use whole wheat or gluten-free pasta as a substitute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg