This Italian Spaghetti and Meatball Recipe is a little bit of work and takes some time, but 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!
Baked Italian Spaghetti and Meatball Recipe
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Author: Larry
Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 6-8
Ingredients
- Ingredients for Meatballs
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork
- 2 Large eggs, slightly beaten
- 2 large egg, slightly beaten
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ⅓ cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1-2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic or Garlic Powder to taste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- ⅓ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 Tablespoons dried parsley
- 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
Instructions
- Directions for Meatballs
- Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.
- Shape into small to medium size meatballs, place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake at 350F for 25 minutes or until fully cooked.
- While the Meatballs are baking prepare the Spaghetti Casserole Dish
- Boil the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling water until just al dente; drain then place into a large bowl.
- 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!
- Place the spaghetti into prepared baking dish, then press down slightly with hands.
- Scatter the cooked meatballs over the spaghetti.
- Top with spaghetti sauce over the top making certain to cover the pasta completely.
- Cover with foil and bake 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
- 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
This looks so delicious! I bet it feeds an army too.
i never thought about baking my spaghetti, looks good!
so how many eggs did u use? 2 or 4?
What’s your favorite spaghetti sauce?
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My own. Thanks
This looks so delicious ;] Cant wait to try this dish .. I always make Italian food but this this one looks the best
This is our families new go to recipe for spaghetti. Everyone LOVES it! Thank you so much for sharing.
Love the recipe 🙂 Can I freeze it before I put it in the oven?
Thank you,
I have never tried freezing it.
I’m trying this right now! I downsized it a bit so I’m hoping it still turns out…thanks for the amazing supper idea!!
Making this to serve homeless. How many does this recipe serve? Would it make sense to break spaghetti n half for easier eating (they eat standing up with paper plates).
I would say it would serve 6-8. I think breaking the spaghetti for your situation would work out fine.
Do you think I can assemble the casserole the day before, cover it in foil, put it in the fridge then pop it in the oven the next day at dinner time?