Here’s a delicious and easy recipe for Baked Spaghetti and Meatballs that the whole family will love! It’s a one-pan dish, topped with lots of cheese, and baked until hot, bubbly, and oh-so-delicious!
Perfect for Busy Afternoons
Are your afternoons filled with driving the kids to soccer practice or other activities? This recipe is perfect for those busy days! You can make the dish in the morning, and when you come home, just pop it in the oven and bake for about 30 minutes. While it’s baking, you can quickly put together a salad. And voila! A hot and satisfying comfort food meal is ready to be enjoyed by the whole family.
Making the Most of What You Have
I recently stayed at our little home away from home condo, and I absolutely loved spending time with our oldest daughter and her family. But all good things must come to an end. A couple of nights before heading back home, our grandson had one more sleepover with Nana and Papa. Since we were packing up and leaving soon, I needed to use up some of the food we had in the condo. And that’s when it struck me – I had all the ingredients for Baked Spaghetti and Meatballs!
Getting Ready for Dinner
A quick trip to the store to grab some milk, a loaf of rustic bread, and a bag of salad, and I had everything I needed to put together a quick and delicious dinner that we would all enjoy.
So, let’s get started with the recipe!
Ingredients:
- Spaghetti noodles
- Pasta sauce
- Homemade meatballs (if you have them)
- Cheese
Instructions:
- Cook the spaghetti noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large baking dish, spread a layer of pasta sauce.
- Place the cooked spaghetti noodles on top of the sauce.
- If you have homemade meatballs, place them on top of the spaghetti noodles. If not, you can use store-bought meatballs or skip this step.
- Pour the remaining pasta sauce over the meatballs.
- Sprinkle a generous amount of cheese on top.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes to brown the cheese slightly.
- Serve hot with a side of rustic bread and a fresh salad.
Enjoy this delicious and comforting Baked Spaghetti and Meatballs with your loved ones. It’s the perfect family-friendly meal that is sure to satisfy everyone’s appetite.
