Spaghetti Meatball Bake
When we gather for Sunday dinner, we crave pasta. I had a hankering for meatballs, too, so I developed a meaty spaghetti casserole. —Kim Forni, Laconia, New Hampshire
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups dry bread crumbs, divided
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1-1/2 cups cooked spaghetti (3 ounces uncooked), coarsely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 pounds ground beef
- SAUCE:
- 2 jars (24 ounces each) meatless pasta sauce
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
