Description
Indulge in a comforting classic with this delicious recipe for Baked Spaghetti and Meatballs. Perfectly cooked spaghetti is tossed in marinara sauce, topped with savory meatballs, and baked until bubbly and golden. A sprinkle of cheese adds the final touch to this hearty dish.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Spaghetti:
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley
For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the spaghetti: Boil salted water and cook spaghetti until al dente. Drain.
- Make the meatballs: Combine all meatball ingredients, form into balls, and bake.
- Assemble: Toss cooked spaghetti with sauce, layer in a baking dish with meatballs, top with cheese.
- Bake: Cover and bake, then uncover for a golden finish.
- Serve: Let rest, garnish, and enjoy!
Notes
- You can make the meatballs in advance and freeze for convenience.
- For added flavor, use a mix of beef and pork in the meatballs.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
