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7 Easy Baked Spaghetti Recipes That Are Even More Delicious Than Lasagna

Alexandra FosterEditorial Assistant
Alexandra FosterEditorial Assistant
As the Editorial Assistant for The Kitchn, I cover groceries, news, trends, people, and culture. I have 5 years of experience in communications and an MA in Food Studies from NYU. I previously worked at Food Network, and for nonprofits advocating for food justice.
published Apr 17, 2026
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Creamy baked pasta with melted cheese and parsley, being served from a green dish.
Credit: Photo: Alex Lepe; Food Stylist: Janette Zepeda

Lasagna is one of my all-time favorite comfort foods. I’ll take cozy layers of pasta, tomato sauce, and cheese any day. However, lasagna is a labor of love and not the easiest thing to throw together on a weeknight. 

That’s where baked spaghetti comes in. With a few tricks, you get all the rich, creamy, cheesy flavor of lasagna with half the effort! You can keep it classic with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese, or play around with one of our popular recipes. From French onion to creamy Alfredo, there’s a baked spaghetti for everyone. Here are seven of our most popular baked spaghetti recipes that the whole family will enjoy. 

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Credit: Photo: Alex Lepe; Food Styling: Spencer Richards
Baked Spaghetti

This dish takes the relative ease of baked ziti and merges it with the flavors of a classic lasagna, which makes for a hearty, comforting pasta casserole that pleases both kids and adults.

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Credit: Photo: Alex Lepe; Food Styling: Janette Zepeda
Tuscan Baked Spaghetti

Inspired by Tuscan chicken, one of our most popular dinner recipes of all time, this baked pasta has a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce you’ll want to make again and again.

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Million Dollar Spaghetti

If you like classic lasagna, then you’ll love this easier version. This easy, twirlable twist features layers of cooked spaghetti, homemade Bolognese sauce, and an herby ricotta.

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French Onion Baked Spaghetti

Your favorite soup just became your favorite pasta. Caramelized onions are mixed with mushrooms, cream, gooey mozzarella, and nutty Gruyère cheese to make a sauce so cozy, it clings to spaghetti like a hug.

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Alfredo Baked Spaghetti

This Alfredo baked spaghetti is full of cheesy Italian-inspired flavor and tender pasta. It comes together with just 15 minutes of prep, and tastes extra-creamy, cheesy, and delicious.

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Pizza Spaghetti

This recipe combines pizza, spaghetti, and a casserole all in one dish. What more could you ask for?

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Chicken Spaghetti

Tender noodles and shredded chicken are baked in a creamy, cheesy sauce the whole family will love. It's also a great way to use up leftover rotisserie chicken or even cooked roasted turkey.

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