Spaghetti with a Brown Sauce Baked in Foil

Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this irresistible Spaghetti with a Brown Sauce Baked in Foil. This unique recipe marries the rich, savory flavors of a hearty homemade brown sauce—made with ground beef, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce—with tender al dente spaghetti, all topped with a sprinkling of Parmesan and parsley. The magic happens when everything is sealed in foil packets and baked, allowing the flavors to meld together into a deeply satisfying dish that's as convenient as it is delicious. Perfectly portioned for individual servings, this quick and easy oven recipe offers a fun way to serve spaghetti with minimal cleanup. Ideal for busy families or casual entertaining, this comforting foil-baked pasta dish is sure to become a favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 g spaghetti
• 250 g ground beef
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 medium onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 500 ml beef broth
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 50 g Parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp parsley
• 4 sheets aluminum foil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).

Step 2

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente, about 8–10 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic. Set aside.

Step 4

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles, about 5–7 minutes. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.

Step 5

In the same skillet, add the butter and let it melt. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.

Step 6

Sprinkle the flour over the onions and garlic, stirring constantly to create a roux, about 1 minute.

Step 7

Gradually pour in the beef broth, whisking to combine evenly. Bring to a simmer and let the sauce thicken slightly, about 5 minutes.

Step 8

Stir in the cooked ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Let it simmer for 2–3 more minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 9

Cut four large sheets of aluminum foil, each about 30x30 cm.

Step 10

Divide the cooked spaghetti among the foil sheets. Spoon a generous amount of the brown sauce over each portion of spaghetti.

Step 11

Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and parsley over the top of each portion.

Step 12

Fold each foil sheet over the spaghetti to create a sealed packet. Place the packets onto a baking tray.

Step 13

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.

Step 14

Carefully remove the packets from the oven and allow them to cool for 2–3 minutes. Open the foil packets and serve directly on a plate, garnished with more parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1236.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1676.7

Total Fat 97.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 47.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g
Cholesterol 320.2mg	0%
Sodium 4774.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 116.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.6g	0%
Total Sugars 6.4g
Protein 81.0g	0%

Vitamin D 6.7IU	0%
Calcium 620.0mg	0%
Iron 13.2mg	0%
Potassium 1429.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.5%

Protein: 19.4%

Carbs: 28.1%