Meatball Pasta Bake Recipe

Ingredients

Meatballs
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1/3 cup fresh bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup onion finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 egg
Casserole
  • 8 oz spaghetti
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded, divided
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 large egg slightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
  • 28 oz fresh parsley jarred or homemade

Instructions

  1. Grease a large casserole dish.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine all meatball ingredients and form into 1″ balls.
  3. Place meatballs in a 9×13 dish and bake 18-20 minutes. Remove from oven and reduce heat to 350°F. Remove the meatballs and set aside.
  4. Boil the pasta until al dente. Drain well and toss with olive oil.
  5. Stir together egg, parsley, pepper, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese & pepper to taste. Toss with the pasta and place it in the 9×13 dish.
  6. Top with meatballs and pasta sauce. Cover with foil and bake 35 minutes. Remove foil, top with remaining cheeses and continue to bake until cheese is melted and browned, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 413

Carbohydrates: 32g

Protein: 26g

Fat: 20g

Saturated Fat: 9g

Cholesterol: 106mg

Sodium: 1038mg

Potassium: 634mg

Fiber: 3g

Sugar: 6g

Vitamin A: 896IU

Vitamin C: 10mg

Calcium: 262mg

Iron: 3mg

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