Dec 17 2009

Baked Italian Spaghetti and Meatball Recipe

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Italian Spaghetti and Meatballs
This Italian Spaghetti and Meatball Recipe is a little bit of work and takes some time. It was well worth it. My Family just loved it. I think we have Spaghetti at my House for dinner at least once a week. This recipe is just great. Because there is a lot of baking it takes a little more time. You will love it!
Ingredients for Meatballs
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
2 Large eggs, slightly beaten

2 large egg, slightly beaten

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

1/3 cup Italian breadcrumbs

1-2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic or Garlic Powder to taste

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1/3 cup milk

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

2 Tablespoons dried parsley

Directions for Meatballs

1. Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.

 

 

 

Baked Italian Spaghetti and Meatball Recipe Meatballs

2.Shape into small to medium size meatballs, place them on a baking sheet.

3. Bake at 350F for 25 minutes or until fully cooked.

While the Meatballs are baking prepare the Spaghetti Casserole Dish

Ingredients for Spaghetti Casserole  1 (16 ounce) package thin spaghetti

3 tablespoons oil

3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

1 cup grated parmesan cheese

3 large eggs, slightly beaten

1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

black pepper (to taste)

2 (28 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce (or use your own favorite sauce)

parmesan cheese 

1. Boil the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling water until just al dente; drain then place into a large bowl.

Spaghetti Spaghetti

2. Toss the spaghetti with 3 tablespoons oil; cool slightly, then add in eggs, 1-1/2 cups Mozzarella Cheese, 1 cup Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper; using clean hands toss until thoroughly combined (you can use a spoon but hands are better!

3. Place the spaghetti into prepared baking dish, then press down slightly with hands.

4. Scatter the cooked meatballs over the spaghetti.

5. Top with spaghetti sauce over the top making certain to cover the pasta completely.

Spaghetti Casserole  Spaghetti and Meatball

6. Cover with foil and bake 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

7. Remove from oven then sprinkle about 1-1/2 cups Mozzarella Cheese (or amount desired) over the top, then return to oven uncovered for 3-5 minutes or until the cheese has melted.

Enjoy

 

7 responses so far

7 Responses to “Baked Italian Spaghetti and Meatball Recipe”

  1. Mrsblockoon 18 Dec 2009 at 7:25 am

    This looks so delicious! I bet it feeds an army too.

  2. Butterflyon 18 Dec 2009 at 10:11 am

    i never thought about baking my spaghetti, looks good!

  3. shasaon 24 Dec 2009 at 5:39 pm

    so how many eggs did u use? 2 or 4?

  4. craigon 27 Dec 2009 at 11:38 pm

    What’s your favorite spaghetti sauce?

  5. adminon 29 Dec 2009 at 12:46 pm

    Thanks for your comment/4

  6. adminon 29 Dec 2009 at 12:47 pm

    My own. Thanks

  7. Alejandraon 29 Apr 2011 at 12:51 pm

    This looks so delicious ;] Cant wait to try this dish .. I always make Italian food but this this one looks the best

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