baked spaghetti and meatballs
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Simple, yet homemade. You can prepare your own meatballs, or use some ready-made from the meat case at your grocer's. Frozen meatballs work, also. Types of cheeses can be varied as well as the fresh herb seasonings.
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(1 rating)
yield
4 serving(s)
prep time
15 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Bake
Ingredients For baked spaghetti and meatballs
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1 lbprepared meatballs, fresh or frozen
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8 ozspaghetti noodles, cooked al dente
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24 ozjar favorite pasta sauce (or 3-4 cups homemade)
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1 cshredded mozzarella or provolone cheese
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1/4 cgrated parmesan cheese
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2-4 Tbspminced fresh basil leaves
How To Make baked spaghetti and meatballs
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1Cook meatballs according to package directions until done, internal temperature of 160°F. While meatballs are cooking, cook spaghetti noodles in boiling water until al dente, according to package directions.
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2Drain spaghetti and combine with pasta sauce in a greased 2-1/2 quart baking dish. Top with meatballs, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses.
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3Bake at 350°F until cheese is melted and golden brown, about 20 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil and serve. We like this with salad and Italian or garlic bread.
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