🍝 Baked Spaghetti

A Camp Comfort Classic

Nothing brings the crew running to the table like the smell of baked spaghetti bubbling in the oven (or the camp’s pellet grill). It’s simple, hearty, and guaranteed to feed the whole bunch after a long day in the woods.

🧂 Ingredients

  • 1 box Spaghetti

  • 1 jar Rao’s Sauce (or your favorite pasta sauce)

  • 1 medium Sweet Onion, chopped

  • 2 tbsp Minced Garlic

  • 4 tbsp Olive Oil

  • 1 lb Fresh Italian Meatballs (Kroger brand or similar)

  • 1½ (8 oz) packs Italian Style Shredded Cheese

👨‍🍳 Directions

  1. In a large pan, sauté onions, garlic, and olive oil until the onions are clear and fragrant.

  2. Add Rao’s sauce and simmer for about 30 minutes to let the flavors blend.

  3. In a separate pot, boil spaghetti until al dente, then drain.

  4. Combine spaghetti and sauce mixture, stirring until evenly coated.

  5. Transfer everything into a baking pan.

  6. Top with cheese and meatballs.

  7. Bake at 350°F for 40–45 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

🔥 Campfire Tip

Bake it in a cast iron Dutch oven over hot coals for a smoky campfire twist — the crisped edges of cheese are worth the wait.