Pasta dishes are always a crowd pleaser and this one does not disappoint! It’s one of those recipes that everyone keeps going back for more. Try more of my crowd-pleasing pasta dishes like this classic manicotti, my million dollar spaghetti, or our new favorite, marry me chicken pasta!

Easy Monterey Spaghetti

This unique and delicious Monterey spaghetti will be hit at the dinner table! Although it is meatless, it’s loaded with lots of creamy protein-packed cheeses. Sour cream, parmesan cheese, Monterey jack cheese, and an egg create a heavenly cheese mixture that gets tossed with spaghetti, spinach, and crispy fried onions. As it bakes, the result is incredible! The texture and flavors from the crispy fried onions take this pasta dish to the next level. It’s great for a weeknight meal, but you can also serve it as a side dish since it’s meatless. Any way you enjoy it is delicious! Complete this meal by serving it with a beautiful wedge salad, breadsticks, and a side of fruit.

Ingredients You Will Need

Monterey spaghetti is really simple to put together and doesn’t require a lot of ingredients. It’s so easy that even your kids can help you make it! You can find the measurements below in the recipe card.

Spaghetti: Spaghetti noodles are cooked and drained before assembling. Monterey Jack Cheese & Parmesan Cheese: The perfect flavor combination of cheeses to melt as it bakes! Sour Cream: Full-fat sour cream is best! Ricotta Cheese: The addition of ricotta adds to the creaminess. Egg: Binds the cheese mixture together. Salt and Pepper: Season to taste. Garlic Powder: Adds a garlic flavor that compliments all of the ingredients. Frozen Chopped Spinach: Thaw and squeeze out the excess liquid. Crispy Fried Onions: These tasty fried onions get mixed into the spaghetti and sprinkled on top! You can’t have enough of these in my opinion.

Monterey Spaghetti Recipe

Everyone has spaghetti noodles in their pantry! Just stop at the store and grab any remaining ingredients you don’t have on hand. Now dinner can be prepped and in the oven in 20 minutes. I love easy one-pan dinners and this one is certainly a keeper!

Add Chicken or Bacon: Add cooked chicken or crispy bacon to this recipe for added protein! They both would be tasty options in this Monterey spaghetti. Spaghetti: Instead of spaghetti, use thin spaghetti! It’s a great alternative for this recipe. You also don’t have to break the spaghetti in half, but I find that it makes assembling the dish much easier. Garnish: Amp up the flavor! Sprinkle with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes for a little heat. I love red pepper flakes on top of my serving. It’s the perfect finishing touch! Don’t Skip the Fried Onions: Basically, the fried onions are the best part of Monterey spaghetti. So trust me on this one, don’t leave them out!

In the Refrigerator: Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days. To Reheat: Reheat leftovers in the microwave until warmed them. I like to sprinkle extra shredded Monterey Jack cheese on top before rewarming. This way it gets cheesy and melty again!

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