This easy Meatless Baked Spaghetti recipe is a quick dinner idea that kids love. A vegetarian baked spaghetti that comes together quickly.
Meatless meals don’t have to be boring! Try this baked spaghetti that’s packed with vegetarian protein sources.

How To Make
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- Boil pasta according to package directions, drain
- In a medium-sized bowl, add cooked pasta
- Whisk eggs
- Add shredded Parmesan, garlic, oregano, and parsley to spaghetti and whisked eggs. Mix well.
- Pour spaghetti mixture into prepared baking pan
- Spread cottage cheese on top of spaghetti, top with marinara sauce
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top
- Bake 30 minutes or until set

In a medium-sized bowl, add parmesan cheese and spices to the cooked pasta.

Add whisked eggs to the mixture, then stir.

Add spaghetti mixture to a pan coated with non-stick cooking spray.

Top with cottage cheese then spread to cover the pasta.

Top the cottage cheese with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.

Bake for 30 minutes!

What to serve with Vegetarian Spaghetti Bake?
- Easy Garlic Bread
- Parmesan Rolls
- Instant Pot Steamed Broccoli
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Roasted Acorn Squash
- Fruit Tarts
CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.
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Meatless Baked Spaghetti Recipe
Equipment
- 9 x 13 inch baking pan
- large mixing bowl
- non stick cooking spray ✅
Ingredients
- 16 ounces gluten-free spaghetti noodles, cooked per box instructions
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded ✅
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano ✅
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley ✅
- 16 ounces 2% cottage cheese ✅
- 28- ounce marinara sauce ✅
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese ✅
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prep the pan. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 9×13 baking pan with cooking spray.
- Combine the eggs and spaghetti. In a large mixing bowl, pour whisked eggs into cooked spaghetti. Add shredded Parmesan, garlic, oregano, and parsley to spaghetti and whisked eggs. Mix well.2 large eggs, whisked, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 tablespoon dried parsley, 16 ounces gluten-free spaghetti noodles, cooked per box instructions
- Layer the vegetarian spaghetti. Pour spaghetti mixture into prepared baking pan. Spread the cottage cheese on top of the spaghetti. Top with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.16 ounces 2% cottage cheese, 28- ounce marinara sauce, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- ⭐️Bake. Bake for 30 minutes or until set and the cheese is golden brown.
Notes
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galih prakasa says
thankyou for the recipe
GiGi Eats Celebrities says
My husband SOOOOOO wants me to make this for him. I can hear him calling me to the kitchen saying BAKE ME SOME SPAGHETTIIIIII!
Create Kids Club says
Gigi, you crack me up! Better go bake the man some spaghetti! 🙂
Mariangelica @ Chasing Littles says
This is definitely getting added to my list! Looks so amazing! I know my family will love it.
Create Kids Club says
Thanks Mariangelica! The best part is how easy it is!!
Chrissy Carroll says
I use cottage cheese when I make texas style lasagna (with corn tortillas and southwestern spices) but I never thought to use it in a baked spaghetti or regular lasagna recipe. Definitely trying this soon.
Create Kids Club says
That sounds delicious, Chrissy! Cottage cheese works really well in both, you need to give it a try! 🙂
Kerri Olkjer says
That looks really yummy! Trying it with spaghetti squash.
Create Kids Club says
That sounds really delicious too, Kerri!
Jessica Fishman Levinson says
Looks amazing Jodi! This definitely wouldn’t last long in our house!
Create Kids Club says
My house too, Jessica! 🙂
abbey sharp says
This looks heavenly!! The melted cheese is perrrfect!
Create Kids Club says
It tastes that good too, Abbey!
ilkasblog says
I haven’t had baked spaghetti in ages! What a great idea! I’ll be adding it to my dinner ideas!
Create Kids Club says
Yeah! It is so easy, Ilka, I hope you enjoy!
anne@Craving Something Healthy says
Great recipe and such helpful info about protein!
Create Kids Club says
Thank you, Anne!
gretchen | kumquat says
so i’ve got one kid who loves spaghetti and another who doesn’t. and the other kid loves lasagna while the spaghetti-lover doesn’t. you have brought us a brilliant solution and may have earned yourself a nobel peace prize. 🙂
Create Kids Club says
Gretchen, this makes me laugh! I have similar struggles with other foods at my house. Finding those solutions to make everyone happy is hard to come by! I hope this recipe solves the struggle 🙂
laurhp says
My kids would love this!
Create Kids Club says
It is such a kid friendly dish. I love it because it is so simple! 🙂
Christie says
Are the eggs essential? My youngest is allergic to eggs, but this looks SOOOO delicious!
Create Kids Club says
Hi Christie! Eggs act like a binder, holding it all together. I would think it would just be a bit more like spaghetti without them- still delicious! If you try, I’d love to hear how it turns out!
Mary says
We make this all the time- so yummy!
Dena says
Can this be prepped ahead of time and baked later?
Create Kids Club says
Absolutely! I have made it ahead of time often for times when I bring someone a meal – it works great! Thanks for asking, Dena and I hope you enjoy the recipe!
Anna Postrado says
I will rate this 5 star… This is so yummy recipe I really love it. Thanks for this delicious recipe Baked Spaghetti.
Create Kids Club says
I am so happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe, Anna! It is a hit everytime I make it as well 🙂
Katie says
Have you tried using ricotta instead of cottage cheese? My husband severely dislikes cottage cheese
Create Kids Club says
Hi Katie! You can certainly substitute ricotta for the cottage cheese! I’d love to hear what you think if you do give it a try!
Tam says
Awesome recipe!! If you’re a newbie in the kitchen great place to start!
Create Kids Club says
I am so happy to hear you enjoyed the spaghetti, Tam! I hope you’ll dig around the site, I have lots of simple recipes for those just learning their way around the kitchen!
Cate says
Am I supposed to add the Tramadol to the spaghetti or is that an appetizer?
Jodi Danen, RDN says
Cate- thank you so much for pointing this out! I have worked hard to remove these and hired someone to help, but obviously, we missed one.
Eileen Burden says
has anyone tried this recipe with gluten free spaghetti and would it then be consdiered gluten free.
Jodi Danen, RDN says
Hi Eileen! I have not tried it with gluten-free noodles, but I think it should work just fine. Make sure you choose a shredded mozzarella cheese that is gluten-free and it would be gluten-free (it’s the product used to separate the cheese to avoid clumping that can have gluten in it). I’d love to hear if you give it a try!
Sara says
Made this tonight. Turned out great! I used ricotta instead of cottage cheese. My 4 year old twins loved it as well as my husband and I. Will definitely make again. Love that I can assemble it ahead of time and bake it when ready. Thank you!!!
Jodi Danen, RDN says
Hi Sara! I’m so happy to hear your family enjoyed the recipe. Thanks so much for sharing!
Lori Taylor says
Hi there. Can this be frozen? If so, what exactly would I need to do? Thanks for your help. Lori Taylor
Jodi Danen, RDN says
Hi Lori! Yes, you can certainly freeze the baked spaghetti. I like to cut it into individual squares then place the squares onto a baking sheet, freeze for an hour or two, then transfer with a spatula into individual ziplock bags for easily reheatable servings. All you need to do to reheat is place the frozen spaghetti square onto a microwave save plate and heat.
Janice W. says
I used Ricotta Cheese instead of Cottage Cheese. And added 1 pound of Ground Steak.
It was delicious. Going to make it for our next Potluck Dinner at church.
Jodi Danen, RDN says
Thank you for sharing, Janice! Sounds delicious!
Crystal says
Really easy and delicious! Will make this again.
Jodi Danen, RDN says
Great news, Crystal! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed it! Later this month I have another version of this recipe coming out that you might enjoy as well – keep an eye out for it! 🙂
Brooklynne says
Could this recipe be prepped the night before and cooked the next day?
Jodi Danen, RDN says
Yes, you sure can! I’d love to hear if you try it 🙂
Shirley says
I’m curious as to why the cottage cheese wasn’t just mixed in with the spaghetti and eggs? I’m happy to know that it’s freezable, as it’s only me, and this way, I won’t get sick of it and will have leftovers in the freezer!
Jodi Danen, RDN says
Hi Shirley! You could absolutely stir into the spaghetti and eggs. My family just prefers it layered- but you can definitely save time and mix it in! 🙂