Meatball Pasta Bake
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Meatball Pasta Bake
Description
Ground beef is seasoned with breadcrumbs, milk, salt, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, diced onion, fresh parsley, and egg, then shaped into small meatballs and baked until cooked through. Meanwhile, spaghetti is boiled to just tender before being drained and tossed with olive oil to prevent sticking.
A combination of beaten egg, parsley, and part of the shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese is mixed into the pasta, which is then layered in a casserole dish with meatballs and pasta sauce. The dish is first baked covered to warm through and set, then uncovered, topped with remaining cheeses, and baked further to melt and brown the cheese topping.
This dish can be served as a main course, offering a balanced combination of protein, carbs, and cheese. It works well for family meals or casual entertaining.
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- ⅓ cup fresh bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup onion finely diced
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped, fresh
- 1 egg
Casserole
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese divided, shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese divided, shredded
- 1 large egg slightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped, fresh
- 28 ounces pasta sauce jarred or homemade
Instructions
- Grease a large casserole dish.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine all meatball ingredients and form into 1″ balls.
- Place meatballs in a 9x13 dish and bake 18-20 minutes. Remove from oven and reduce heat to 350°F. Remove the meatballs and set aside.
- Boil the pasta until al dente. Drain well and toss with olive oil.
- Stir together egg, parsley, ½ cup mozzarella cheese, ¼ cup parmesan cheese & pepper to taste. Toss with the pasta and place it in the 9x13 dish.
- Top with meatballs and pasta sauce. Cover with foil and bake 35 minutes. Remove foil, top with remaining cheeses and continue to bake until cheese is melted and browned, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 413 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 413 | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 106mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 1038mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 634mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 896IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 262mg | 26% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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