MEATBALL MACARONI BAKE
The meatballs are surprisingly moist and flavorful for using only beef. I normally don't measure the seasonings so you may have to adjust, I also don't measure the breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup is about right but sometimes I adjust. I play around with this recipe and it always comes out good. Use a really good quality, chunky tomato sauce if you are using a jarred one.
Provided by SkinniFries
Categories Meat
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350.
- For the meatballs, mix first 7 ingredients in a large bowl thoroughly with your hands. Form into balls, I usually make rather large ones but the size is up to you, although the bigger ones come out more moist.
- Boil a large pot of well salted water and add pasta when boiling, cook to just almost al dente, then drain.
- Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat, add onion and garlic and cook untill soft. Do not stir too much, just give it a shake every couple minutes.
- Add meatballs to pan and turn up heat to med high and brown on all sides.
- Add spaghetti sauce to pan to cover meatballs. Add a little pasta water to thin out, if needed. turn heat back to medium or medium-low and simmer untill meatballs are mostly cooked through.
- Add pasta to a large casserole or baking dish, pour meatballs and sauce over pasta and mix slightly to make sure everything is mixed and coated with sauce. Keeping the meatballs down more on the bottom makes them come out more moist.
- Spinkle cheeses evenly over the top and bake for about 15 minutes, or untill cheese is melted and meatballs are done.
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[email protected]This is the best meatball macaroni bake recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.
Niwagaba Nicholas
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of macaroni and cheese, but I loved this dish! The meatballs were so flavorful and the sauce was creamy and cheesy.
SYLIVESTER CHALO
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a potluck or a party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it always travels well.
Nawaal Maxamed
[email protected]This recipe is a great base for a variety of different dishes. I've added different types of cheese to the macaroni and cheese sauce, and I've even used different types of meatballs.
Aine Margie
[email protected]I added some chopped vegetables to the macaroni and cheese sauce and it turned out great! This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Emeka Benjamin
[email protected]This dish is delicious and easy to make. I love that I can use frozen meatballs and macaroni noodles.
Nagendra Saha
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The meatballs are so moist and flavorful, and the macaroni and cheese sauce is creamy and cheesy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Shafi ullah
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for meatball macaroni bake. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Aqsa Ilyas
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.
Donna Springthorpe
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.
KOKILA DEWSHAN
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The meatballs were perfectly cooked and the macaroni and cheese sauce was creamy and cheesy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Manun Rai
[email protected]This recipe was a little too bland for my taste. I added some extra spices to the meatballs and the macaroni and cheese sauce, and it was much better.
Yasir Toqeer
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but I loved this dish! The meatballs were tender and flavorful, and the macaroni and cheese sauce was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.
Michael Ukwa
[email protected]This dish was very easy to make and it tasted great! I loved the combination of the meatballs and the macaroni and cheese.
ali farhat
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The meatballs are so easy to make and they always come out perfectly. The macaroni and cheese sauce is also delicious and creamy.
Adjei Mensah
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The meatballs were so moist and flavorful, and the macaroni and cheese sauce was creamy and cheesy. My kids loved it too, which is always a bonus.
Ahfran Franck
[email protected]This meatball macaroni bake was a hit with my family! The meatballs were tender and flavorful, and the macaroni and cheese sauce was creamy and cheesy. The dish was easy to make and didn't require a lot of ingredients. I will definitely be making thi