Description
A comforting dish of pasta enveloped in marinara sauce, topped with cheese and savory meatballs, all baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti, cooked & drained
- 15–20 cooked meatballs (homemade or frozen & thawed)
- 1 (24 oz) jar marinara or pasta sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 egg
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Combine the cooked spaghetti, egg, 1/2 cup mozzarella, and a few spoonfuls of marinara sauce in a large bowl.
- Spread the spaghetti mixture across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Distribute the meatballs evenly over the spaghetti layer.
- Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the meatballs.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning and a pinch of pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes until cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Cool for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Consider using fresh herbs or different cheeses for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg