Cheesy Spaghetti Meatball Bake

A fork is in the baking dish with the baked spaghetti and meatballs.

5 from 5 votes

Baked Spaghetti and Meatballs is a hearty and satisfying meal featuring perfectly cooked spaghetti noodles tossed in a your favorite tomato sauce, topped with tender and juicy meatballs, and finished with a layer of gooey melted cheese. Baked to perfection in the oven, this easy dinner is sure to become a dish the entire family will love!

Prep Time5

Cook Time40

Total Time45

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: Servings

Calories: 578kcal

Author: Lynn Polito

Equipment

Ingredients

1 lb Spaghetti
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
1 bag Italian Meatballs Defrosted
1 jar Marinara Sauce 24 ounces
2 cups Mozzarella Shredded
½ cup Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt well. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions.
Add the olive oil and marinara sauce to a 9x13 inch baking dish. Add the meatballs, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, and parmesan cheese. Mix well.
When the spaghetti is al dente, drain it and pour it into the baking dish. Do not rinse the pasta.
Mix well and top with the rest of the mozzarella. Cook for 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.

Notes

Use homemade meatballs! I make this meatballs recipe all the time and it's so easy to make! If you have some extra time, feel free to make your own meatball recipe!
Make homemade marinara sauce! If you prefer to make your own spaghetti sauce, you can use Instant Pot Marinara sauce or Bolognese sauce for an even more filling dinner!
Change up the baking dish! You can use a 9x13 inch baking dish or a cast iron skillet.
Top this delicious casserole with fresh basil or fresh parsley.
Serve this with your favorite garlic bread, sourdough dinner rolls, or whole wheat dinner rolls.
Great sides for this meatball dinner would be a delicious Caesar salad or your favorite garden salad.

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