Description
This delicious Baked Spaghetti and Meatballs recipe combines tender meatballs, al dente spaghetti, marinara sauce, and gooey cheese for a comforting meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
- ½ cup (50 g) breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil for frying
For the Casserole:
- 12 oz (340 g) spaghetti
- 3 cups (700 ml) marinara sauce
- 2 cups (200 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil to prevent sticking
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Optional Garnish:
- Fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Form into meatballs and fry in olive oil until browned.
- Cook the Spaghetti: Boil spaghetti until al dente. Drain and toss with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Assemble the Casserole: In a baking dish, layer spaghetti, marinara sauce, meatballs, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Sprinkle with garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
- Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the meatballs by adding herbs like parsley or basil.
- Feel free to use your favorite store-bought marinara sauce to save time.
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and baked when ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: Comfort food, family-friendly, Italian cuisine, baked pasta, meatball recipe