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A white Baked Spaghetti And Meatballs with baked spaghetti and meatballs, topped with melted cheese and sprinkled with parsley for garnish.

Baked Spaghetti And Meatballs

Classic Baked Spaghetti and Meatballs combines tender homemade meatballs, perfectly cooked spaghetti, rich marinara sauce, and layers of melty cheese. This baked version takes the classic comfort food up a notch with golden, bubbly edges and flavors that meld beautifully in the oven perfect for weeknights, gatherings, or Sunday dinner.
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Course: Comfort Food, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
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Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Rest Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 610kcal
Cost: $22

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch casserole dish (For layering and baking)
  • 1 Large pot (For boiling spaghetti)
  • 1 Baking sheet (For cooking meatballs)
  • 1 Large skillet (For sauce preparation)
  • 1 Aluminum foil (To cover during baking)

Ingredients

For the Meatballs

  • 1½ pounds ground beef - or mix with Italian sausage
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs - plain or Italian-style
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese - freshly grated
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • 2 cloves garlic - minced
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt - adjust to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

For the Pasta & Sauce

  • 1 pound spaghetti noodles - cooked al dente
  • 4 cups marinara sauce - homemade or jarred
  • 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes - undrained
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil - for sautéing
  • ½ onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic - minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil - chopped plus more for garnish

Cheese Layers

  • 1 cup cheddar cheese - shredded
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese - shredded
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese - grated

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    A baking sheet lined with parchment paper holding rows of uncooked meatballs being drizzled with olive oil before baking.
  • Mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, parmesan, egg, garlic, and seasoning. Roll into meatballs and bake for 20 minutes until browned.
  • Cook spaghetti until al dente. In a skillet, sauté onion and garlic, then stir in marinara, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste. Simmer 10 minutes.
    A warm kitchen scene showing a casserole dish being placed into the oven, filled with spaghetti, meatballs, and melted cheese, while someone spreads tomato sauce on top
  • add meatballs to sauce and toss with cooked pasta until coated.
  • Layer pasta mixture with ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan in a casserole dish. Bake at 375°F for 30–40 minutes until bubbly and golden. Rest 10 minutes before serving.
    Close-up of baked spaghetti and meatballs in a white dish, with a fork lifting a serving of cheesy noodles, showing the melted texture.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 350g | Calories: 610kcal (31%) | Carbohydrates: 48g (16%) | Protein: 36g (72%) | Fat: 28g (43%) | Saturated Fat: 13g (81%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 120mg (40%) | Sodium: 940mg (41%) | Potassium: 780mg (22%) | Fiber: 4g (17%) | Sugar: 8g (9%) | Vitamin A: 980IU (20%) | Vitamin C: 10mg (12%) | Calcium: 420mg (42%) | Iron: 4.5mg (25%)
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