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Spaghetti and Meatball Casserole

Cozy Spaghetti and Meatball Casserole for Family Nights

This Spaghetti and Meatball Casserole is a nostalgic, one-pot meal perfect for busy weeknights, featuring tender meatballs and rich, savory sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Choose 80/20 or 85/15 for moisture.
  • 1/2 cup Bread Crumbs Italian-style or plain.
  • 1/4 cup Milk Use dairy alternatives if lactose intolerant.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce Opt for a quality brand.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 small Onion Finely minced.
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley Fresh, for flavor and garnish.
  • 1 large Egg Binds the mixture.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh garlic is an alternative.
For the Casserole
  • 8 ounces Spaghetti Cook until al dente.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Prevents pasta from sticking.
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese Shred from a block for best melt.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated is recommended.
  • 2 cups Pasta Sauce Premium options like Rao's Marinara are recommended.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Dish
  • Parchment Paper
  • Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly oil a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, milk, salt, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, onion, parsley, 1 egg, and garlic powder. Mix gently and form into 1-inch meatballs.
  3. Bake meatballs at 400°F for 18-20 minutes until browned and cooked through, then reduce oven to 350°F.
  4. Cook spaghetti in salted water until just al dente. Drain and coat with olive oil.
  5. In a bowl, whisk together remaining egg, parsley, mozzarella, Parmesan, and black pepper, then mix with the drained spaghetti.
  6. Layer half of the spaghetti mixture in the baking dish, place meatballs on top, and pour pasta sauce over everything. Cover with foil.
  7. Bake covered for 35 minutes to meld flavors.
  8. Add remaining cheese on top and bake uncovered for another 10 minutes until bubbly.
  9. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This casserole can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge before baking.

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