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Baked Spaghetti & Meatballs

Savor the richness of homemade meatballs, perfectly cooked spaghetti, and melt-in-your-mouth cheeses, all harmonized in a San Marzano marinara sauce. This Baked Spaghetti & Meatballs recipe promises an ooey-gooey delight in every bite!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients
  

  • Meatballs: Approximately 1 1/2 dozen prefabricated (fully cooked)
  • Marinara Sauce: 24 oz San Marzano Sauce recommended
  • Yellow Onion: 1/2 finely diced
  • Garlic Cloves: 3 crushed
  • Italian Seasoning: 1 tsp
  • Olive Oil: 2 TBSP
  • Spaghetti Noodles: 3/4 pound
  • Cheese: 1-2 cups grated (Combination of colby-jack and mozzarella is suggested)
  • Parmesan: 1/2 cup finely grated

Instructions

  • In a large cast iron skillet, sauté the finely diced onions in olive oil over medium to low heat. Continue by adding the crushed garlic and sautéing until the onions attain a tender texture.
  • Introduce the fully cooked meatballs to the skillet.
  • Subsequently, pour in the marinara sauce and the teaspoon of Italian seasoning. Allow the mixture to simmer over medium to low heat for a duration of approximately 20-30 minutes.
  • Concurrently, in a separate large pot, prepare the spaghetti noodles in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, ensuring they are undercooked by a margin of 2 minutes.
  • Employing a large slotted spoon, delicately remove the meatballs from the sauce and place them aside momentarily.
  • Transfer the cooked spaghetti into the skillet containing the marinara sauce. Incorporate approximately 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water. Mix gently, ensuring the pasta is uniformly coated with the sauce.
  • Restore the cooked meatballs to their position atop the spaghetti.
  • Generously sprinkle the top with both the grated cheese and the finely grated parmesan.
  • Commence baking at 350°F for an estimated 20-30 minutes or until the dish exhibits a bubbly appearance and the cheese is thoroughly melted.
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