Noodles, marinara sauce, meatballs, and a generous amount of cheese! This Baked Spaghetti & Meatballs dish is a total family favorite! This recipe will not disappoint you at all! I suggest you add a generous amount of cheese. Thank me later! Enjoy!
Ingredients:
¾ spaghetti noodles
½ yellow onion, diced
24 ounces jar marinara sauce I used San Marzano Sauce
1-2 c grated cheese I used half, Colby-jack, half mozzarella
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ c grated Parmesan
Meatballs I used about 1 ½-ounce homemade meatballs **Meatballs were fully cooked
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, crushed
Directions:
Place a large cast-iron skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium-low.
Add olive oil and allow it to become hot.
Add the onions, then sauté for a few minutes until translucent.
Add garlic, then sauté for about a minute or until aromatic.
Add the cooked meatballs, then stir until well-mixed.
Add the Italian seasoning and marinara sauce, then stir again until well blended. Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.
Place a large pot with water on the stove and turn the heat to high. Allow the water to boil.
Add the pasta noodles, then cook for a few minutes until al dente.
Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set them aside.
Transfer the cooked noodles with ½ cup of the pasta water into the skillet with the marinara sauce, then toss until well-coated.
Place the meatballs over the spaghetti noodles.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the dish. Remove from the heat.
Prepare the oven and preheat to 175 degrees C or 350 degrees F.
Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for about 20 to 30 minutes or until the cheese has melted completely.
Remove from the oven.
Serve and enjoy!