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Easy Gluten-Free Baked Spaghetti
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
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Easy Gluten-Free Baked Spaghetti
Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
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Add a generous pinch of salt and a few sprays of nonstick cooking spray to a large pot of water, and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, add the spaghetti to the water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente, 9-10 minutes. Drain the pasta in a large colander, and rinse thoroughly with cold water.
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Easy Gluten-Free Baked Spaghetti
Spray an extra-large skillet generously with nonstick cooking spray, then set over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning to the skillet. Cook the beef, breaking it up with a spatula, until thoroughly browned, 5-6 minutes.
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Easy Gluten-Free Baked Spaghetti
Drain the fat from the skillet. Return the skillet to the stove, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Pour the marinara sauce over the meat and stir to combine. Cover and simmer for 2-3 minutes. While the sauce simmers, prepare the cheese mixture.
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Easy Gluten-Free Baked Spaghetti
Place the ricotta, Parmesan, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and mozzarella cheese in a large mixing bowl. Stir with a rubber spatula to thoroughly combine.
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Return the drained spaghetti to the large pot. Add the meat sauce and stir to thoroughly coat the noodles.
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Easy Gluten-Free Baked Spaghetti
Transfer half of the sauced pasta to the prepared baking dish. Drop the ricotta mixture by spoonfuls over the spaghetti, and gently spread it into an even layer. Top with the remaining noodles. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese in an even layer over the top of the dish.
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Easy Gluten-Free Baked Spaghetti
Cover the baking dish with a sheet of aluminum foil.
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Easy Gluten-Free Baked Spaghetti
Bake the spaghetti on middle rack of oven for 35 minutes.
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Remove the aluminum foil and bake until cheese on top is golden brown, about 15 minutes.
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Check to see that spaghetti is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
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Easy Gluten-Free Baked Spaghetti
Allow the spaghetti to rest for 20 minutes before serving.