Here’s a simple, classic Baked Spaghetti and Meatballs recipe—cheesy, comforting, and easy to assemble.
🍝 Baked Spaghetti and Meatballs
🧾 Ingredients
For the pasta:
- 250–300g spaghetti
- Salt (for boiling water)
For meatballs:
- 400–500g ground beef or chicken
- 1 egg
- 3–4 tbsp breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt & pepper
- ½ tsp Italian herbs (optional)
For sauce:
- 2 cups tomato pasta sauce (or marinara)
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For topping:
- 1–2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Optional: parmesan, oregano
👨🍳 How to make it
1. Cook meatballs
- Mix meat ingredients and form small balls
- Pan-fry lightly until browned (they don’t need to be fully cooked yet)
2. Make sauce
- Heat oil, sauté onion + garlic
- Add tomato sauce and simmer 5–10 minutes
- Add meatballs and cook until done
3. Cook spaghetti
- Boil until just al dente (slightly firm)
- Drain
4. Assemble
- Mix spaghetti with some sauce
- Place in a baking dish
- Add meatballs and remaining sauce on top
- Cover with mozzarella
5. Bake
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15–20 minutes
- Cheese should be melted and slightly golden
🍽️ Result
You get a baked pasta dish with:
- Soft spaghetti base
- Juicy meatballs
- Rich tomato sauce
- Gooey melted cheese on top
If you want, I can also make a creamy version, spicy version, or a budget version using simple local ingredients.
