Baked Spaghetti and Meatballs
Traditional spaghetti and meatballs is turned into the most amazing baked cheesy casserole ever! A family favorite for sure!
A friend told me the other day that he wasn’t a fan of spaghetti and meatballs because it’s such a basic meal. And it is – it can get a little boring and dull.
But when you bake your meatballs on a bed of spaghetti and homemade marinara sauce topped with a crapload of cheese, there’s nothing basic about it. AT ALL.
I mean, it may just be the best spaghetti and meatballs you will ever have. Seriously. Even the spaghetti-and-meatball-hater inhaled about 4 servings in one sitting without uttering a single word. Boom.
Baked Spaghetti and Meatballs
Traditional spaghetti and meatballs is turned into the most amazing baked cheesy casserole ever! A family favorite for sure!
Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 3 cups marinara sauce, homemade or store-bought
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
For the meatballs
- 8 ounces ground beef
- 8 ounces ground pork
- 1 large egg, beaten
- ¼ cup Panko
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9×9 baking dish or coat with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, combine beef, pork, egg, Panko, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, allspice and nutmeg; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Using a wooden spoon or clean hands, stir until well combined. Roll the mixture into 1 1/4-to-1 1/2-inch meatballs, forming about 18-20 meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add meatballs, in batches, and cook until all sides are browned, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; set aside.
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well and stir in marinara sauce.
- Add pasta to the prepared baking dish and top with meatballs; sprinkle with mozzarella. Place into oven and bake until bubbly and heated through, about 15-20 minutes.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.
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I made it just like the recipe….was delicious!
Made this tonight for dinner! I split it for 2 homes-1 for my daughter and 1 for home. I used Angel Hair pasta as it’s what I had, added about 1 addl cup of sauce and sprinkled with basil. Home run recipe! Damn Delicious is a go to website! Thank you..
Loved this dish. Another way to enjoy spaghetti and meatballs. Damn delicious is our favorite Thanks again for another wonderful meal.
Love this recipe however I turn the oven up to 410° F and bake meatballs on a sheet of parchment for 15 minutes right in casserole dish, pull out parchment turn oven down to 350° then layer other ingredients &pop back in oven 15 minutes. Delicious!
Very simple. My family enjoyed it for supper. Thank you very much.
Super delicious! Served with a side of garlic bread. I made it with the homemade marinara. Couldn’t have asked for a better meal for supper. Thanks!
This has definitely become a family favorite since I first made it. Thanks for the recipe
Nice dish! Thanks for recipe. What kind of pan are you using for this, is that Le Creuset? It looks amazing.
Wow…..the simplicity made it quick, fresh and TASTY!! 2nd time I did it I added fresh sliced & pan fried mushrooms, and about a cup of sauteed julienne cut green bell pepper….and dusted the top with Italian seasoned breadcrumbs…really fun and simple dish to make AND play around with
wow Awesome you baked wonderful dish i want to know how you his i want to learn .
I am making this one day ahead of time…..except will not melt cheese etc til then
Hope this is ok
Jo-Anne
It should be! Let us know how you like it.
Just made this with a salad for a dinner party and it was a huge success.
Oh great! That sounds like fun!
Just made this with a salad for a dinner party and it was a huge success. I’m a pretty inept cook so thank you so much for the easy-to-follow recipe!
This is the best meatball recipe!! I’m planning to cook up and bunch and freeze for easy weeknight meals.
WOW so yummy do you also offer training?
@Chungah,
Wow what a way to present BAKED SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS in a yummy way
Looking forward to get this ready in Breakfast.
Kids will Love it
Regards
wow. so yummy. it become my daughter’s fav. when she ate it first time. she now ask me to make it again for her. thanks for so delicious dish.
You just made my favorite Italian dish healthy and also delicious. Super grateful that you shared this. My first attempt was a bit rough but I nailed it the second time
Wow I Love This Food Yummy….!!:)