Baked Spaghetti and Meatballs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
400 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Baked Spaghetti and Meatballs
Description
Baked Spaghetti and Meatballs is a layered Italian-American casserole that starts with cooked spaghetti tossed in olive oil, salt, and pepper, mixed with marinara sauce and cooked beef meatballs. The mixture is spread into a baking dish and topped with mozzarella cheese. Baking it covered softens the pasta and melds flavors, then uncovering and adding more cheese creates a melted, golden topping. This dish balances the acidity of the marinara with the savory meatballs and creamy cheese, yielding a warm, filling main course suitable for home dinners.
The combination of cooked pasta and pre-cooked meatballs allows for a relatively straightforward assembly and baking process. The final bake ensures a cohesive texture with tender noodles and melted cheese enveloping the meatballs. This dish can be served as a complete meal on its own or paired with a side salad or garlic bread for added variety.
Ingredients
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 6 cups marinara sauce , 2 jars
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 32 beef meatballs , cooked and thawed
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese , shredded and divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray 9x13 baking dish with vegetable oil spray.
- Cook pasta as directed and drain (do not rinse).
- Add the noodles to a large bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Add in the pasta sauce, meatballs and half the mozzarella cheese.
- Pour into your baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30 minutes, covered.
- Uncover, top with remaining mozzarella cheese and cook for 10 more minutes until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 400 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 400kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 1008mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 717mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 766IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 147mg | 15% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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