Hi. I made your baked spaghetti today but I used spaghetti squash instead of pasta. I also used a whole pepper and added some spinach as well. I have spinach in a container in my freezer so it is easy to grab and add to a dish. Thanks, it was delicious!!!

By Nancy on April 17, 2013

Mrs. Paula, I just love you and your family! I have your cookbooks, cookware, and books. i follow your recipes for everything, the one I love the most is your pecan pie recipe. Thank you so much for making my home a yummy one!!

By Barbara on March 14, 2013

I brown the ground beef, drain off drippings and cook with the sauce..can't tell any difference. I, also make the sauce and freeze for quick meals and unexpected company..add a salad and French bread and it's wonderful. Love Paula!

By Anonymous on January 27, 2013

Well I'm not sure if I did something wrong but I have never had a problem with Paula's recipes before, I used the exact pan described and I think next time I am going to have to triple the meat sauce recipe, by the time it simmered for an hour there was barely enough to cover the bottom of the pan not to mention the top layer!

By Angie on September 18, 2012

I made this last night and I thought it was delicious! I love the green peppers! Though the crowd I made it for wanted pepperoni in it, so I added a little to the recipe. I will definitely make it again.

By Dana Abney on September 11, 2012

Paula, I get very upset when people pick on you, it has to be jealousy.You go girl.You sure didn't get where you are at because of them. I am 77 years of age and I have some that are jealous of me and my crafty ways. Ms M

By Marlene E Mumford on July 19, 2012

I wish i could be at your book signing on August 7, 2012- That's my Birthday, I love watching you cook on TV and i Love the way you and your son cook and make me hungry. I do try some of your recipes and they have been coming out well. I just love to meet yall one day.

By Thelma G. Blunt on July 13, 2012

This is a favorite of mine -- I can make it ahead and have on hand for a family meal or for a casual company meal when you want something you can be pretty sure everyone will like. With garlic bread and a salad, it's a great recipe any time of year. I include browned sirloin with all of the other ingredients and cook the entire mixture for an hour instead of waiting to add the meat to the sauce after an hour.

By Donna Hankinson on May 17, 2012

Cook time on this is closer to 2 hrs: 1 hr 20 min for sauce and then 30 min + 5 min in oven. It's a wonderful recipe and we love it, just takes longer than stated.

By Sharon on May 07, 2012

I've been making this recipe of yours for several years now & it is a BIG favorite of ours! Hubby loves it a lot. It is so satisfying & hearty. It makes a lot & since it is just the two of us sometimes I freeze some of it for later. It always defrosts & reheats great! Sometimes I use different cheeses & maybe different variations of the spices & it always turns out great! Sometimes I don't have time to let the tomato mixture simmer for an hour & it turns out just fine anyway!

By Lori Anton on March 18, 2012

This is wonderful. I used to make Italian spaghetti sauce regularly until I tried this. Now this is much more often on my menu.

By Ruth on March 03, 2012

This dinner was a hit thank u

By Anonymous on February 19, 2012

This baked spaghetti is awesome, my family loves it.

By nancy on January 09, 2012

Dear Paula I can't wait to try this it's making my mouth water. Thanks

By Della Morria on November 17, 2011

This is a good basic recipe, but nothing spectacular.

By Julie Sheppard on September 15, 2011

My family loved this!! Better the next day, thanks Paula!!!

By Brittany on September 08, 2011

This is without a doubt my favourite pasta recipe! The steps are simple, the sauce is beautifully sweet and it's so hearty and filling that there's always some left over for the next day. Thanks Paula

By Kristy on August 23, 2011

This recipe and a million others explains why Paula Deen is "The First Lady of Southern Cuisine." Thanks Paula.

By Easyeddieg on August 16, 2011

I cooked the Baked Spaghetti my family loved it. This is a family favorite with a new twist. Loved It

By Debra Johnson on August 08, 2011

My 10 year old son who doesn't like anything cleaned his plate. My two year old daughter didn't say a word until her plate was clean. Awesome dish!!!

By Robyn on May 15, 2011