Baked Spaghetti and Meatballs

I have always preferred baked spaghetti over "regular" spaghetti. I'm not sure what it is, but I think it just tastes better when baked.

This baked spaghetti, in my opinion, is the best baked spaghetti ever. I absolutely loved it. And even if my family did not like it I was still going to keep the recipe and make it again, but thankfully they liked it as well, they may not have loved it quite as much as I did. But they said they would eat it again and enjoyed it.

Baked Spaghetti and Meatballs

Ingredients:

• 1 pound spaghetti noodles
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 pounds frozen meatballs
• 2-24 ounce jars marinara sauce
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1 cup shredded colby jack cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add in the onions and cook until softened. Add in the garlic and stir for 1 minute.
2. Add in the frozen meatballs and cook and stir for 3 minutes.
3. Add in the marinara sauce and Italian seasoning. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 20-30 minutes.
4. Preheat the oven to 350º F.
5. Cook the pasta according to the package directions, reducing the cooking time by 2 minutes and drain, saving 1/2 cup pasta water.
6. With a slotted spoon remove the meatballs from the sauce and set aside.
7. Add the cooked drained pasta and pasta water to the sauce. Stir until the noodles are completely coated with sauce.
8. Transfer the pasta to 9x13 inch baking dish and place the meatballs on top of the spaghetti.
9. Evenly sprinkle all of the cheeses on top.
10. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the pasta is hot and bubbly.

Enjoy!!!

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 542
Total Fat		24.5g
Saturated Fat		9.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat		0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat		2.5g
Trans Fat		0.5g
Cholesterol		50mg
Sodium		585.5mg
Potassium		14.5mg
Total Carbohydrates		56.3g
Dietary Fiber		4.1g
Sugars		3.8g
Protein		24.6g
Vitamin A 13% Vitamin C 2.4%
Calcium 34.4% Iron 9%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.

*Adapted from Mommy's Kitchen.