Italian style meatballs, marinara sauce and spaghetti baked into a cheesy and delicious casserole. This will be a fast family favorite!
Pasta. What’s not to love, am I right?
Not only is it delicious, but it is also so versatile!
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Spaghetti is in the regular rotation here. It’s something that’s quick and everyone agrees on.
What could possibly make spaghetti better? Bake it with cheese until it’s bubbly and even MORE delicious!
Just looks at THAT! Homemade Italian sausage meatballs, marinara, spaghetti and loads of cheese.
(It’s okay if you want to skip ahead to the recipe right now … I don’t blame you)
The presentation is beautiful, and the process is simple.
Let’s get started!
To prepare meatballs, combine the ingredients with your hands, then roll into small meatballs.
I was able to get 24 meatballs.
Place in a skillet and brown on all sides and until meatballs are cooked through.
Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess grease.
Place pasta in the bottom of a baking dish, add meatballs…
…then sauce.
Top with both Parmesan and Italian cheese.
Bake for about 15 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and pasta is heated through.
Garnish with chopped fresh basil for serving, if desired.
Sure, you can open a jar of marinara sauce — OR you could make your own Homemade Marinara Sauce in no time and totally bring this recipe to a new level!
Do YOU love pasta like WE love Pasta? Here are a couple of our favorites!
Chicken Piccata
Meat Ragout
Goulash
I don’t know about you – but I am starving after hearing about this delicious one-pot Baked Spaghetti and Meatballs!
Let’s cook! 
Baked Spaghetti and Meatballs
Italian style meatballs, marinara sauce and spaghetti baked into a cheesy and delicious casserole. This will be a fast family favorite!
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti noodles, cooked al dente
- 1 (2 pound) jar spaghetti sauce, I used marinara
- 1 (8 Ounce) shredded Italian Cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage (mild or spicy, your choice)
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon of each: Onion Powder, garlic powder and oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh chopped basil for garnishing if desired.
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti per package instructions fo al dente. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- To prepare meatballs, combine the ingredients with your hands, then roll into small meatballs. I was able to get 24 meatballs. Place in a skillet and brown on all sides and until meatballs are cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate to absorb any excess grease.
- **NOTE -- I used the same large cast iron skillet to cook my meatballs to bake my pasta. Simply wipe the excess grease out with a paper towel before adding pasta. If you aren't using the same pan, use a 9x13 baking dish, with some olive oil coated tot he bottom.. **
- Place pasta in the bottom of a baking dish, add meatballs, then sauce, then both Parmesan and Italian cheese.
- Bake for about 15 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and pasta is heated through.
- Garnish with chopped fresh basil for serving, if desired.
Notes
Makes GREAT leftovers!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 328Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 877mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 18g
Nutrition isn't always accurate.
If you make this recipe, I’d love to know! Snap a picture, share the photo on social media with the hashtag #AnAffairFromTheHeart – I’d love to see what you made! – Michaela
Ann - The Fountain Avenue Kitchen says
This would make my family very happy!
Angela says
This is my kind of meal!!! Perfect to feed the whole family this weekend!
Julie says
This looks so good! My kids would have loved this when they were home. I fear John and I would eat the whole pan in one sitting!
Caroline says
Looks tasty – pure comfort food!
Sandra Shaffer says
That meaty sauce looks delicious and paired with gooey cheese is a perfect family meal!
Ashlyn @ Belle of the Kitchen says
Perfect family dinner right here, especially for Sunday supper!
Dini @ The Flavor Bender says
I love this! It’s such a great dinner for the family!
Deanna says
I love spaghetti and meatballs! It always makes me think of back home, this looks sooo yummy!!!
Aunt Bee says
This is one of our FAVORITE MEALS!
Jennifer A Stewart says
Spaghetti is always in our rotation because I can eat it all the time!! I love it all baked in one pan so it is easy to clean up and all those flavors can get nice and cozy!
Dan from Platter Talk says
This is one of our kid’s absolute all-time favorite meals and although mine is never as pretty as your version, I am determined to get there! Loving this recipe and will be trying it soon!!!
Julie says
I think that pasta is a quick and easy, family-friendly option for a lot of people but it’s always special in our family and I love how delicious this recipe looks. There isn’t anything like baked cheese!
Irina says
I made it! This pasta recipe is extremely easy and cheesy! I really loved the recipe. My family is asking for more! I will make this meal again for sure. Pinning!
Sakshi Sharma says
Great recipe. I just made this yesterday, it was delicious. Thanks for sharing..!!!
Tawnie Kroll says
This meal was a hit with my family! Thank you!
Michaela Kenkel says
Tawnie – Awesome! That makes me so happy!