Description
A comforting Italian-American dish featuring tender spaghetti and juicy meatballs covered in a delicious cheese blanket.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb ground beef or meat of choice
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, onion, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and herbs. Mix well and shape into meatballs.
- Brown the meatballs in a skillet over medium heat.
- In a baking dish, layer cooked spaghetti, marinara sauce, and browned meatballs, topping with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For variations, use different cheeses or substitute with plant-based meats for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the dish
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg