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Spaghetti Meatball Bake

Name: Spaghetti Meatball Bake
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
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

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Prep: 45 min. Bake: 30 min.

Makes

10 servings

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

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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

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°. Place 1 cup bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. In a large bowl, combine eggs, chopped spaghetti, garlic, seasonings and remaining bread crumbs. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls.
Roll meatballs in bread crumbs; place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.
In a large saucepan, combine pasta sauce, onion, garlic and seasonings; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Pour over meatballs; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until cheese is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts

4 meatballs with 1/2 cup sauce: 390 calories, 17g fat (7g saturated fat), 124mg cholesterol, 1074mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein.

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