But when you bake your meatballs on a bed of spaghetti and homemade marinara sauce topped with a crapload of cheese, there’s nothing basic about it. AT ALL. I mean, it may just be the best spaghetti and meatballs you will ever have. Seriously. Even the spaghetti-and-meatball-hater inhaled about 4 servings in one sitting without
But when you bake your meatballs on a bed of spaghetti and homemade marinara sauce topped with a crapload of cheese, there’s nothing basic about it. AT ALL.
I mean, it may just be the best spaghetti and meatballs you will ever have. Seriously. Even the spaghetti-and-meatball-hater inhaled about 4 servings in one sitting without uttering a single word. Boom.
Everyone loves a nice saucy Pasta Bake recipe! This meatball casserole is made with homemade meatballs (or frozen if you’re in a rush), spaghetti and a variety of cheesy toppings all baked into a delicious casserole.
Add a loaf of crusty bread and fresh tossed salad for a perfect meal!
INGREDIENTS
Meatballs I used about 1 1/2 doz homemade meatballs **Meatballs were fully cooked
24 oz jar marinara sauce I used San Marzano Sauce
1/2 yellow onion diced
3 cloves garlic crushed
1 tsp Italian seasoning
2 TBSP olive oil
3/4 # spaghetti noodles
1-2 cups grated cheese I used half colby-jack, half mozzarella
1/2 cup grated parmesan
INSTRUCTIONS
In large cast iron skillet, sauté onions in olive oil over med/low heat. Add in garlic and continue sautéing until onions are tender.
Add cooked meatballs.
Add marinara sauce and tsp Italian seasoning.
Heat over med/low heat for about 20-30 minutes.
In separate large pot, cook spaghetti noodles according to package directions (under cook by 2 minutes).
With large slotted spoon, scoop meatballs from sauce and set aside.
Scoop cooked spaghetti (with large slotted spoon) into marinara sauce. Add in about 1/2 cup pasta cooking water. Gently stir until pasta is fully coated with sauce.
Add cooked meatballs to top of spaghetti.
Top with grated cheese & parmesan cheese.
Bake at 350* for approx 20-30 minutes or until hot and bubbly and cheese is melted.