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Irresistible Spaghetti and Meatball Casserole

Irresistible Spaghetti and Meatball Casserole for Cozy Nights

Enjoy a nostalgic and satisfying Irresistible Spaghetti and Meatball Casserole, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 6 portions
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Use 80/20 or 85/15 lean-to-fat ratio
  • 1 cup Bread Crumbs Italian-seasoned preferred
  • 1/4 cup Milk Keeps meatballs moist
  • 1 tsp Salt Essential for flavor
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce Adds depth
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper Season to taste
  • 1/2 cup Onion Finely minced
  • 1/4 cup Parsley Fresh herbs
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binder
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder For aromatic flavor
For the Casserole
  • 8 oz Spaghetti Cook al dente
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil Prevents pasta from clumping
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese Freshly shredded
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated
  • 2 cups Pasta Sauce High-quality marinara recommended

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Large Pot

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly oil a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine all meatball ingredients and mix gently.
  3. Form 20-24 uniform meatballs and place them in the prepared dish.
  4. Bake for 18-20 minutes until meatballs reach an internal temperature of 160°F.
  5. While meatballs bake, boil salted water and cook spaghetti until just al dente.
  6. Toss drained spaghetti with olive oil.
  7. In a bowl, whisk together a second egg, parsley, mozzarella, Parmesan, and pepper.
  8. Combine spaghetti with the cheesy mixture until well coated.
  9. Spread spaghetti in the baking dish, top with meatballs and pour pasta sauce over.
  10. Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35 minutes.
  11. Uncover, add remaining cheese, and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  12. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This casserole can be made ahead and stored for later enjoyment. Perfect for leftovers!

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