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Baked Spaghetti Meatballs
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Baked Spaghetti Meatballs Recipe

This baked spaghetti meatballs recipe is pure comfort food, made with juicy meatballs, rich tomato sauce, and plenty of melted cheese. Everything bakes together in the oven, giving you big flavor with simple, stress-free steps that work every time.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup grated onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 24 oz tomato sauce
  • 12 oz dried spaghetti
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian herbs
  • ½ tsp chili flakes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • ¼ cup water

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Baking dish
  • Saucepan
  • Colander
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, grated onion, garlic, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until just combined.
  3. Shape the mixture into golf-ball-size meatballs.
  4. Place meatballs on a lightly greased baking pan with space between them.
  5. Bake meatballs for 20 minutes, then remove from the oven.
  6. While meatballs bake, sauté onion and garlic in a pan until fragrant.
  7. Season with salt, pepper, Italian herbs, and chili flakes.
  8. Pour in tomato sauce and water, then simmer for 15 minutes.
  9. Cook spaghetti 1–2 minutes less than package directions and drain.
  10. Toss spaghetti with butter or reserved beef fat.
  11. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  12. Layer spaghetti, sauce, meatballs, mozzarella, and Parmesan in a baking dish.
  13. Finish with extra sauce and cheese on top.
  14. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes until bubbly and golden.