If you’ve ever wanted to eat lasagna with some extra protein, this baked spaghetti hits that perfect cheesy, cozy sweet spot. It’s creamy, cheesy, meaty, and bubbling with bold flavor. It packs a whopping 56 grams of protein and 834 calories per serving.
And when you’re working with a really good pasta sauce like the Sturdy Garlic & Herb Sauce we’re using here, you don’t have to spruce it up. Our high-protein pasta sauce is doing all the heavy lifting for you with bold garlic, fresh herbs, and a rich tomato base.
What You’ll Need
- 2 jars (36 oz) Sturdy Garlic & Herb Sauce
- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey for a lighter option
- 1 box (16 oz) of spaghetti
- 1 lb mild Italian sausage
- 1/4 white onion, diced
- 1/4 bell pepper, diced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 oz sour cream
- 5 oz cottage cheese
- 4 oz room-temperature cream cheese
- 1-2 green onions, chopped
- 16 oz grated mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- Salt & pepper
- Dried or fresh parsley
How to Make It
- In a large pan over high heat, cook 1 lb ground beef, breaking it up into small pieces. Drain the fat.
- Lower the heat to medium, add 1 lb mild Italian sausage, and cook until it’s mostly done.
- Toss in the onion, bell pepper, and green onion. Cook until the onions are soft.
- Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add 36 oz of Sturdy Garlic & Herb Sauce and stir everything together. Let it simmer on low for 30–45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Boil a pot of salted water and cook 16 oz of spaghetti until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix together 8 oz sour cream, 5 oz cottage cheese, 4 oz cream cheese (room temp), and the rest of your chopped green onion. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Grab a 9x13" baking dish and spread a layer of meat sauce on the bottom. Sprinkle some Parmesan cheese on top.
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Layer everything.
- Add all the spaghetti in a single layer.
- Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the pasta.
- Add the rest of the meat sauce.
- Top with 16 oz shredded mozzarella and a sprinkle of dried parsley.
- Bake uncovered for 30–45 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly. Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end if you want extra browning.
- Add more chopped green onions or fresh parsley during the last 10–15 minutes of baking.
- Let it sit for 10–15 minutes before serving, or dig in while it’s hot and melty. Up to you.
Why Sturdy Sauce Isn’t Your Regular Pasta Sauce
- 80 grams of protein per jar
- No added sugar
- Keto-friendly and gluten-free
- Clean, natural ingredients
- Rich and bold flavor
- Perfect for quick meals
If you're still using regular pasta sauce, you're missing out. Grab a jar (or two) and see why Sturdy Sauce is the way sauce was meant to be.