How to Make Dump-and-Bake Family Spaghetti!

This Dump-and-Bake Family Spaghetti is my go-to for busy back-to-school evenings—no boiling, no fuss, just 5 minutes of prep and the oven does the rest. It’s cheesy, hearty, and picky-eater approved! 🍝💛

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Some nights you just need dinner to make itself 🙌

Ingredients

• 1 lb uncooked protein spaghetti
• ¼ cup olive oil 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 3 cups water
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a 9×13 dish, add spaghetti, olive oil, garlic, onion, seasoning, salt, bell pepper, tomatoes, water, marinara, and basil.
3. Toss to coat. Bake uncovered 40 min.
4. Stir, top with mozzarella, and bake 15–20 min until bubbly and golden.
5. Serve hot.

Here’s a Quick Video Tutorial!

Can I Prep This Dump-and-Bake Family Spaghetti in Advance?

Yes! You can absolutely get the ingredients in the pan and mix them together, then just cover with foil or Saran Wrap and toss in the fridge until you are ready to bake. (We’d recommend 1-2 days.)

Perfect Presentation Platters

Doesn’t this Dump-and-Bake Family Spaghetti look so appetizing in just about anything? Here are some of the staples we used, including goodies from our Amazon Storefront, which has hundreds of useful finds!

Baking Dish: This 13 x 9 baking dish is so handy! We’d also recommend this set of 4 in various sizes!

Checkered Serving Boards: I used my Mackenzie-Childs check-chop board for both function and decor, which also comes in large. These are definitely investment pieces, but you can also check out a $30 version from Amazon or this heavy-duty version (also from Amazon!)

Kitchen Links: I get asked all the time about the products in the background of my kitchen. Much of it is from MacKenzie-Childs, which I have slowly grown a collection of over the years! My favorites are this checkered chopping board, my black and white checkered teapot, and the gray and white checkered utensil holder. I also have this enamel canister that you can find in small, medium, or large.

Storing Leftovers

If you have any leftover Dump-and-Bake Family Spaghetti, either cover with Saran Wrap/Aluminum Foil or transfer to a Tupperware container. This should stay fresh in the fridge for several days! To reheat, microwave for 30-second intervals until preferred heat is reached.

Enjoy!

We hope you love this family spaghetti as much as we do! For more amazing dump-and-bake recipes, be sure to check out our savory Meatball Casserole, delicious Chicken Alfredo Casserole, and this amazing Baked Ziti that melts in your mouth. Enjoy, friends!

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