Description
A comforting blend of tender spaghetti, juicy meatballs, and melted cheese, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- Spaghetti
- Ground beef or turkey
- Breadcrumbs
- Parmesan cheese
- 1 Egg
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Onion, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Marinara sauce
- Mozzarella cheese
- Olive oil
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped onion, salt, and pepper. Mix until fully combined and form into meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.
- In a large baking dish, combine the cooked spaghetti with marinara sauce. Place the browned meatballs on top.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over the dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving to enhance flavor and presentation.
Notes
Serve with a fresh salad or garlic bread for a classic Italian touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg