SPAGHETTI MEATBALL BAKE

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When we gather for Sunday dinner, we crave pasta. I had a hankering for meatballs, too, so I developed a meaty spaghetti casserole. -Kim Forni, Laconia, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-1/2 cups dry bread crumbs, divided
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups cooked spaghetti (3 ounces uncooked), coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried basil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds ground beef
SAUCE:
2 jars (24 ounces each) meatless pasta sauce
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Place 1 cup bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. In a large bowl, combine eggs, chopped spaghetti, garlic, seasonings and remaining bread crumbs. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls., Roll meatballs in bread crumbs; place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake 15-20 minutes or until cooked through., In a large saucepan, combine pasta sauce, onion, garlic and seasonings; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Pour over meatballs; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until cheese is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 124mg cholesterol, Sodium 1074mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

Zubair Khattak
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This dish was delicious! I highly recommend it.


Mdmitun mia
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making this again and again.


Abuahmed Mustafiz
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. My family loves it!


Arshad Naz
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Joel Rich
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but I loved this dish. The sauce was amazing!


Afzaal Khan Official
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The dish was delicious!


Claudia Leos
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The meatballs fell apart when I cooked them, but the sauce was still good.


Ronald Thompson
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This dish was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but my kids loved it.


Romeo Simmons
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I substituted ground turkey for the beef and it was still very good.


sandeep shrestha
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


Aivani Makanika
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The meatballs were a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious.


Nyanzi Diego
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the meatballs and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Dylan Adablanu
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This spaghetti meatball bake was a hit with my family! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.