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    Home » Recipes » Dinner

    Baked Spaghetti Recipe

    Modified: Mar 19, 2024 · Published: Sep 1, 2017 by Tonia Larson

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    This Baked Spaghetti recipe is for mini loaves of creamy Alfredo baked spaghetti topped with meatballs and marinara sauce. It’s a Tucci Benucch copycat recipe!

    Baked Spaghetti in white bowl

    There is a restaurant at the Mall of America called Tucci Benucch that I went to with my husband a few months ago. The food was delicious!

    As usual, I had a hard time deciding but finally chose the Chicken Parmesan and Brian got Four Cheese Ravioli. One of the other items I wanted to order was their Famous Baked Spaghetti. I haven’t made it back to the restaurant to try it so I decided to make it at home.

    Most baked spaghetti recipes that I’ve seen use a red sauce but the baked spaghetti from Tucci Benucch is made with a white sauce. The red sauce is added after baking, so that is how I made mine.

    Baked Spaghetti with Fettuccini Alfredo Sauce

    I decided to use my mini loaf pan instead of baking the spaghetti in a large pan.

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    mini loaf pan

    This is the pan I used when making this recipe.

    It is a Wilton Perfect Results, 8 cavity loaf pan.

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    How To Make Baked Spaghetti

    First mix about 6 cups of cooked thin spaghetti with Alfredo sauce. I made my own sauce, but you can use the jarred sauce if you prefer.

    After greasing the pan, fill each of the mini loaves with the pasta and press down on the top to pack in it, adding more as necessary. Sprinkle the tops with shredded mozzarella cheese.

    Mini Baked Spaghetti Loaves

    Bake for about 25 minutes at 350 degrees.

    While the spaghetti is baking, heat Italian meatballs and marinara sauce.

    Baked Spaghetti Topped With Meatballs and Marinara Sauce

    Put a little sauce in a bowl, add one of the baked spaghetti loaves, top with Italian meatballs and more marinara sauce.

    Baked Spaghetti Loaf with Meatballs

    Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan and oregano. Serve with garlic, cheese bread, and a green salad.

    Baked spaghetti with meatballs on top.

    Baked Spaghetti Recipe

    This Baked Spaghetti recipe is for mini loaves of creamy Alfredo baked spaghetti topped with meatballs and marinara sauce. It’s a Tucci Benucch copycat recipe!
    4.49 from 76 votes
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8
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    Equipment

    • 8 Cavity Mini Loaf Pan

    Ingredients

    • 6 cups cooked thin spaghetti noodles
    • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
    • 24 Italian Meatballs
    • 25 oz marinara Sauce
    • 8 teaspoon grated Parmesan
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

    Alfredo Sauce:

    • 1 pint heavy cream
    • 2 teaspoon minced garlic
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 4 tablespoon butter
    • 4 oz cream cheese
    • 3 cups freshly shredded Parmesan

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350˚F and grease mini loaf pan.
    • Mix cooked spaghetti with Alfredo sauce.
    • Fill each of the mini loaves with the pasta and press down on the top to pack in it, adding more as necessary.
    • Sprinkle the tops with about 2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese.
    • Bake for about 25 minutes at 350 degrees.
    • While the spaghetti is baking, heat Italian meatballs and marinara sauce.
    • Put a little sauce in each bowl, add one of the baked spaghetti loaves, top with Italian meatballs and more marinara sauce.
    • Optional: Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan and oregano.

    Alfredo Sauce

    • Bring heavy cream, minced garlic, pepper and salt to a boil over medium heat.
    • Add butter and cream cheese, stir until smooth Heat until it starts to boil.
    • Using a whisk (or a fork), stir in freshly shredded Parmesan, one cup at time, until smooth.
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    Nutrition

    Serving: 8loaf | Calories: 812kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 32g | Cholesterol: 183mg | Sodium: 1516mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g
    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: Italian
    Author: Tonia Larson

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    About Tonia Larson

    Hi! I’m Tonia, the owner and recipe creator at The Gunny Sack, where I’ve shared easy recipes for busy people for 14+ years! My family-friendly meals, easy side dishes, and delicious desserts include mouthwatering photos, dynamic videos, and step-by-step instructions to help you cook at home.

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    1. JanH says

      November 8, 2015 at 7:40 pm

      5 stars
      Made this tonight…I made my own meatballs and spaghetti…super easy and my family loved it!!

      Reply
    2. morgan says

      September 21, 2015 at 6:05 pm

      5 stars
      I just made this and it is amazing!!!! I used store bought alfredo and marinara sauce.
      I also used half of the noodles required and replaced that with spaghetti squash—So good!!

      Reply
    3. Tara says

      August 20, 2015 at 8:26 am

      Do you think these would freeze well after cooking the pasta in the mini loaf? Looking for meals to prep ahead of the birth of my second daughter.

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        August 20, 2015 at 5:08 pm

        First, I have to say congratulations! A new baby is always so exciting! Yes, I think these would work great in the freezer. And if the pasta loaves are a bit dry when you reheat them, the red sauce will take care of that. ~Tonia

        Reply
    4. Zazu says

      August 19, 2015 at 2:03 pm

      Wow! This looks amazing 👍

      Was wondering where you bought your mini loaf pan?

      😊

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        August 19, 2015 at 11:45 pm

        Hi Zazu,
        Thank you for asking! I updated the post to include the pan I used. It is a Wilton Perfect Results 8 Cavity Loaf Pan.
        Warmly,
        ~Tonia

        Reply
    5. Susan says

      August 18, 2015 at 12:08 pm

      Do you think it would work with other pasta shapes? I have a mixture of leftover pasta I want to use up and this looks fabulous!

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        August 18, 2015 at 1:30 pm

        I’ve never tried it with other pasta shapes, but it should work great! Enjoy! ~Tonia

        Reply
    6. Joi says

      August 15, 2015 at 11:55 am

      How can I print this recipe without wasting ink and paper on comments and ads? I would love to try these recipes but don’t have the time to write them down.

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        August 15, 2015 at 4:08 pm

        If you scroll down to the bottom of the blog post, the full recipe is in a box outlined with dotted lines. Underneath the image within that box is a button that says “Print”. Click on that button and a new window will open with just the recipe. Go to the menu bar on your browser window and choose “Print” from the drop down menu under “File”.

        Or you can select the recipe with your mouse, right click and choose “copy”. Then, open a blank page in a Word document, right click again and choose “paste”.

        I hope that helps! ~Tonia

        Reply
    7. Kait @ Our Foodie Appetite says

      July 27, 2015 at 1:12 pm

      How cute are these?! I love this idea for some snacks or lunches on the go. I’m definitely going to have to try this! http://www.ourfoodieappetite.com/east-beach-farmers-market-norfolk-va/

      Reply
    8. Janina says

      July 6, 2015 at 7:53 pm

      Hands down, this is the BEST baked spaghetti recipe! You pretty much nailed the Tucci Benucch copy-cat. Since I am lactose intolerant, I used lactose free half and half, lactose free cream cheese, and dairy free margarine. I omitted the mozz cheese, although I could have substituted with Rice Shreds. My very picky daughter, who really doesn’t care for spaghetti and sauce, said this was “killer” and gave a thumbs up!

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        July 6, 2015 at 7:56 pm

        Yay!!! That makes me so happy to hear! Thanks for stopping back to let me know.

        Reply
    9. Kerry says

      April 30, 2015 at 11:55 am

      these sound fabulous but real Alfredo sauce breaks when you reheat it. I have always made fresh Alfredo and have not found a way to stop it yet.

      Reply
      • Dee Johnson says

        April 30, 2015 at 4:48 pm

        I use an Olive Garden copy cat recipe for Alfredo Sauce that calls for 2 OZ cream cheese. Never had it to break. Perhaps that’s how they keep theirs from breaking. It wouldn’t do for a restaurant to have to keep making fresh. Try adding a little cream cheese to your recipe. 2 oz. should do it.

        Reply
    10. Tima Murrell says

      January 20, 2015 at 1:19 pm

      5 stars
      I made these the other night. My loaf pan must be smaller than yours because it made about 10. They were amazing. I put the leftovers in the fridge. The next day I came into the kitchen to find my daughter sitting on the floor eating out of the container. I guess they are good cold too. =)
      So thank you for adding another amazing recipe to our menu!

      Reply
    11. BRI says

      January 10, 2015 at 8:16 pm

      That is my boyfriends absolute favorite dish/restaurant. It is a 5 hour drive so we don’t go often. After the first time he had it, he raved about it for the next year and a half. I finally took him again for his birthday in November 2014, and he got it again, so I tried it this time and OMG AMAZING. We went the next day for lunch, and I got it too! Worth every penny. I’m making my own version of it tonight, i’m sure it won’t be the same, but hoping it still tastes good!

      Reply
    12. jen says

      December 11, 2014 at 6:20 pm

      Have you tried to freeze the baked spaghetti?

      Reply
    13. Christina says

      December 4, 2014 at 8:15 pm

      5 stars
      I made these tonight using my pampered chef brownie squares pan, and they were a big hit with the entire family. I am trying to be good so I used half and half instead of heavy cream but it was still creamy and rich. I’ll be making this again, great way to have portion control!

      Reply
    14. Paige says

      December 3, 2014 at 2:07 pm

      Looks great Tonia! How many cups does the Alfredo sauce yield? Just wondering how much I should mix in if i used jarred sauce. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        December 5, 2014 at 11:15 pm

        Thanks Paige! I’m not sure how much jarred sauce you would need. It would depend on the size of the jar but I’m guessing you would need at least two jars. Best of luck! ~Tonia

        Reply
    15. Tania Vouk says

      November 29, 2014 at 8:00 am

      What pan do you use?

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        November 29, 2014 at 9:07 am

        I no longer have the pan I used in the photos for this recipe. You can use any mini loaf pan though. Best of luck!

        Reply
    16. sana says

      November 13, 2014 at 7:20 pm

      3 stars
      Such lovely pictures and such a great idea! I always freeze extra batch for future use. Especially pasta.

      Reply
    17. Savannah says

      October 23, 2014 at 8:42 pm

      I’m trying this tonight with my family. Have it in the oven now. Smells so yummy can’t wait to try it!

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        October 23, 2014 at 9:49 pm

        Awesome! You are making me hungry!

        Reply
    18. Shelly says

      October 21, 2014 at 11:12 am

      wow, think I will try this Friday when company comes. Looks so easy, with a simple salad and good wine. Thank you

      Reply
    19. Diana says

      October 6, 2014 at 11:57 am

      Such a beautiful presentation, I’m hungry. Tonia I have only half and half on hand, can I use instead of heavy cream?

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        October 6, 2014 at 3:59 pm

        Thank you Diana! I’ve never tried it, but I found this Alfredo sauce recipe by Land ‘O Lakes that uses half-n-half. http://www.landolakes.com/recipe/127/classic-alfredo-sauce

        Reply
    20. Dawn says

      September 25, 2014 at 6:48 pm

      I made this tonight and it was fabulous! Some notes: I used a wilton 9 mini loaf pan from walmart for $10 (in the cake decorating section of crafts); I got 2 pans worth out of 6 cups of spaghetti. I cooked way too much spaghetti because I had no idea how much 6 cups was pre-cooked.

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