- Fun - If you're getting tired of plain spaghetti and meatballs this is an excellent way to break the mold and try a fun take on a classic.
- Easy - Recipe is straightforward. There is some extra prep but it pays off in a more flavorful, cheesy dish.
Recipe Video
Baked Spaghetti & Meatballs
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup yellow onion diced
- 24 oz marinara sauce (1 jar)
- 3 cloves garlic minced (medium cloves)
- 18 cooked meatballs
- ¾ lb spaghetti
- 1 ½-2 cups mozzarella cheese grated
- ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
- basil chopped, fresh, optional
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cook the spaghetti according to package directions in a large pot of boiling, salted water, but cut the cooking time by 2 minutes. Reserve ½ cup of the water in which the pasta was cooked.
- In a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat, sauté the onions and olive oil. Add in the garlic and continue sautéing until onions are tender.
- Add the marinara sauce. Cook for about 10 minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
- With a large slotted spoon, add the cooked spaghetti. Stir until the pasta is evenly coated in the marinara sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add up to ½ cup of the pasta water to the pan.
- Add the cooked meatballs and stir to coat in sauce.
- Top with the grated mozzarella and the Parmesan.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the dish is hot and bubbly and the cheese is melted. Garnish with fresh basil.
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