Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this delicious Baked Spaghetti and Meatballs recipe. It’s a hearty dish that brings together tender meatballs, flavorful marinara sauce, and gooey melted cheese for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Pasta and Assembly:
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the Spaghetti: Cook the spaghetti in salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Shape into 1-inch meatballs.
- Brown the Meatballs: Brown the meatballs in olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat for about 5–6 minutes.
- Assemble the Dish: In a baking dish, layer marinara sauce, cooked spaghetti, remaining sauce, and meatballs. Top with cheeses.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes until cheese is golden.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated.
- For added flavor, consider incorporating red pepper flakes or a splash of red wine into the marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Pasta
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 930 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 63 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
