Description
Baked spaghetti and meatballs is a classic comfort food dish that brings together tender homemade meatballs, al dente spaghetti, savory pasta sauce, and plenty of melted cheese for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 lb Italian ground pork
- ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
Pasta
- 8 ounces spaghetti noodles, cooked per package directions
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¾ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- 32 ounces your favorite red pasta sauce
Casserole Toppings
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and set aside.
- Prepare the meatballs: In a large mixing bowl, combine all meatball ingredients. Form into meatballs and bake.
- Cook the pasta: Cook spaghetti according to package instructions and toss with cheeses and seasonings.
- Assemble the casserole: Layer pasta, meatballs, and sauce in a baking dish. Top with remaining cheeses.
- Bake: Cover the casserole and bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- You can customize the dish by adding sautéed vegetables or different types of cheese.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 629 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1186mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 177mg
