Baked Spaghetti and Meatballs
A comforting classic that combines pasta, flavorful meatballs, marinara sauce, and melted cheese.
Equipment
- 9x13 baking dish
- Large Pot
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 lb spaghetti
- 6 cups marinara sauce (around 2 jars)
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp coarse ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 32 cooked beef meatballs thawed
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded and divided
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly spray a 9x13 baking dish with vegetable oil spray.
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and do not rinse.
- Transfer the drained spaghetti to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, and add kosher salt and black pepper. Mix well.
- Pour marinara sauce over the spaghetti and add the cooked meatballs. Stir gently to combine.
- Fold in 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese into the mixture.
- Spread the spaghetti mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, remove the foil and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top. Bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
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Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.