Baked Italian Spaghetti and Meatball Recipe
Ingredients
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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
Ingredients for Spaghetti Casserole
- (16 ounces) package thin spaghetti
- tablespoons oil
- cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- cup grated parmesan cheese
- large eggs, slightly beaten
- teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- black pepper (to taste)
- (28 ounces) 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 the 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.
