Easy No Boil Spaghetti Bake

Name: Easy No Boil Spaghetti Bake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Italian American
Ingredients: 1 pound dry spaghetti; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 cloves minced garlic; 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon pepper; 1 small diced onion; 1 medium diced bell pepper; 24 ounces marinara sauce; 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained; 3.5 cups chicken broth; 0.33 cup chopped fresh basil; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

This simple dump and bake spaghetti is the perfect stress free dinner for busy weeknights.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 Italian American· October 4, 2026

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Prep

10 minutes

Cook

55 minutes

Total

1 hour 5 minutes

Serves

If you love pasta night but dread washing extra pots and pans, this recipe is going to be your new favorite. By cooking the noodles directly in the sauce, you save time on cleanup while ensuring the pasta absorbs all those delicious savory flavors as it bakes in the oven.

I recommend making sure your noodles are mostly submerged in the liquid before you start baking. This helps them cook through perfectly, and it creates the most comforting texture that the whole family will enjoy.

🧺 Ingredients

1 pound dry spaghetti
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves minced garlic
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon pepper
1 small diced onion
1 medium diced bell pepper
24 ounces marinara sauce
14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
3.5 cups chicken broth
0.33 cup chopped fresh basil
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2
In a 9 x 13 inch baking dish, combine the dry spaghetti, olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
3
Add the onion, bell pepper, marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and fresh basil to the dish. Stir well to ensure the pasta is evenly coated.
4
Bake uncovered for 40 minutes.
5
Remove the dish from the oven and give the pasta a good stir.
6
Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the top and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7
Garnish with extra fresh basil before serving.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can reheat individual portions in the microwave or warm the whole dish back up in the oven. If you want to freeze this meal, wrap it tightly and keep it for up to 3 months, just be sure to thaw it in the fridge overnight before baking.

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