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Baked Spaghetti & Meatballs

Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword meatballs, spaghetti
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings 6

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
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Instructions

  • 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.