Baked Spaghetti Meatballs
A comforting dish that combines tender spaghetti, savory meatballs, and rich marinara sauce topped with melty cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti, cooked and drained
- 15–20 cooked meatballs
- 1 (24 oz) jar marinara or pasta sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Combine the cooked spaghetti, the egg, half a cup of mozzarella cheese, and a generous amount of marinara sauce in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the spaghetti mixture into the greased baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Layer the cooked meatballs on top of the spaghetti.
- Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the meatballs.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Season with Italian seasoning and a pinch of pepper.
- Bake uncovered for about 25–30 minutes, until bubbly and the cheese is golden.
- Allow the dish to cool for about 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use quality ingredients for the best flavor. Don’t overcook the spaghetti, and allow the dish to rest before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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