Description
Baked Spaghetti Meatballs combines the comforting taste of saucy spaghetti and tender meatballs into one cheesy, oven-baked casserole. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, it’s hearty, flavorful, and family-approved.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
0.5 cup breadcrumbs
0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
0.25 cup chopped parsley
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
12 ounces spaghetti
3 cups marinara sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
0.5 cup grated Parmesan (for topping)
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Form into 1-inch meatballs.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides for about 5–7 minutes.
3. Cook spaghetti until just al dente. Drain and toss with 2 cups of marinara sauce.
4. In a 9×13-inch baking dish, layer half of the sauced spaghetti, add meatballs, and then top with the remaining spaghetti. Pour the remaining 1 cup of marinara over the top.
5. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan over the dish. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
Use al dente pasta to avoid mushy texture after baking.
Try adding sautéed veggies like mushrooms or spinach to boost flavor.
Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing for neater servings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: baked spaghetti, meatballs, spaghetti casserole