Description
A hearty, family-favorite pasta bake with tender meatballs, saucy spaghetti, and bubbly melted cheese.
Ingredients
- Spaghetti
- Italian meatballs
- Marinara sauce
- Mozzarella cheese
- Olive oil
- Garlic, minced
- Onion, diced
- Parmesan cheese
- Italian seasoning
- Salt & black pepper
- Fresh parsley or basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in salted water until just al dente; drain.
- Brown meatballs in a skillet with olive oil; set aside.
- Sauté onion and garlic until soft, then stir in marinara and seasoning.
- Toss cooked spaghetti with the sauce until evenly coated.
- Transfer pasta to an oven-safe skillet or baking dish.
- Nestle meatballs throughout and top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
Notes
- Oven Temp: 190°C / 375°F
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh herbs for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg