Baked Spaghetti Weight Watchers Friendly Recipe

This light and tasty baked spaghetti recipe is a Weight Watchers dream! Adapted from a favorite cookbook, it's so delicious you'll want to hide it in the fridge to avoid eating it all at once! We use no-sugar-added tomato and basil sauce to keep it low-calorie and low-fat. Enjoy this comforting classic guilt-free! (Note: Weight Watchers points values change; recalculate based on the current system.)

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 562.7 kcal
Protein 119g
Rating 4.3 (17 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Spaghetti Weight Watchers Friendly

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How to Make Baked Spaghetti Weight Watchers Friendly

  1. Cook 1 pound spaghetti according to package directions.
  2. In a large skillet, brown 1 pound lean ground beef, 1 medium onion (chopped), and 2 cloves garlic (minced).
  3. Drain excess fat from the skillet.
  4. Stir in 24 ounces no-sugar-added tomato and basil sauce and heat through.
  5. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine 16 ounces low-fat cottage cheese, 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
  6. In a greased 9x13 inch casserole dish, layer 1/2 of the meat mixture, half of the cooked spaghetti, half of the cheese mixture, and the remaining meat mixture.
  7. Repeat layers with the remaining spaghetti and cheese mixture.
  8. (Note: The dish will be very full.)
  9. Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 45 minutes.
  10. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through.
  11. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

34 g

Sugar

14g

Fat

56g

Carbs

10g