Cheesy Pull-Apart Spaghetti

Ingredients

• 12 oz spaghetti
• 1 tbsp olive oil (For sautéing)
• 1 yellow onion (Finely diced)
• 3 cloves garlic (Minced)
• 24 oz tomato pasta sauce
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• salt (To taste, including for the pasta water)
• black pepper (To taste)
• 8 oz mozzarella cheese (Shredded; divided between the pasta and topping)
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (Finely grated)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley (Chopped, for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and set it aside.

2. 2

   Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until just shy of al dente according to the package directions; it should still have a slight firmness because it will finish cooking in the oven.

3. 3

   Drain the spaghetti well, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Do not rinse the pasta.

4. 4

   While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden.

5. 5

   Add the minced garlic and Italian seasoning to the skillet. Cook for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.

6. 6

   Pour the tomato sauce into the skillet. Season with salt and black pepper, stir to combine, and simmer for 5 to 8 minutes until hot and slightly thickened.

7. 7

   Add the drained spaghetti to the sauce and toss thoroughly so every strand is coated. If the mixture seems dry, add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time until glossy and easily mixed.

8. 8

   Stir half of the shredded mozzarella and half of the Parmesan into the sauced spaghetti until partially melted and evenly distributed.

9. 9

   Transfer the spaghetti to the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan over the top.

10. 10

    Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling around the edges and the cheese is fully melted. For a more deeply browned top, broil for 1 to 2 minutes, watching closely so the cheese does not burn.

11. 11

    Let the baked spaghetti rest for 5 minutes so it sets slightly. Garnish with chopped parsley, then serve hot for the best cheese pull.

Notes

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Nutrition per serving

• main
• pasta
• baked
• cheesy
• comfort food
• Italian-inspired
• family-friendly