Spaghetti and Meatball Bake
This crowd pleasing baked pasta dish combines classic spaghetti with tender homemade meatballs and bubbling marinara sauce all topped with a golden layer of melted mozzarella. It is the ultimate comfort food dinner that picky kids and hungry adults both cannot get enough of.
Classic spaghetti and meatballs baked together under a blanket of melted mozzarella for an easy family dinner.
Nutrition per serving
Ingredients
Pasta
Meatballs
Sauce
Topping
Instructions
Make and Brown the Meatballs
Combine the ground beef breadcrumbs and egg in a bowl and mix until just combined then roll into 1.5 inch meatballs. Brown them in a skillet over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes turning to brown all sides though they do not need to be fully cooked through yet.
Cook the Spaghetti
Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water for 2 minutes less than the package directions so it is slightly underdone as it will continue cooking in the oven. Drain and toss with half of the marinara sauce.
Assemble the Bake
Pour the sauced spaghetti into a greased 9x13 baking dish and nestle the browned meatballs throughout then spoon the remaining marinara sauce over everything. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the top.
Bake Until Bubbly
Cover with foil and bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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