Mama's Best Ever Spaghetti and Mozzarella Meatballs

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Baked homemade mozzarella meatballs are served over hot spaghetti with lots of sauce and grated Parmesan cheese.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • olive oil for greasing pan

  • 1 pound lean ground beef

  • cup Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

  • 1 egg

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 (24 ounce) jar Ragu Old World Style Traditional Pasta Sauce

  • 12 ounces spaghetti, cooked and drained

  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or more as needed for serving

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a large rimmed baking sheet with olive oil.

  2. Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, mozzarella cheese, egg, and garlic in a medium bowl; mix well. Use a 1/4 cup measure or ice cream scoop to portion into 12 to 13 meatballs. Place on the prepared baking sheet.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until browned and cooked through, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a meatball should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

  4. Bring sauce to a simmer in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Place cooked meatballs into sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.

  5. Place hot pasta into a large bowl. Ladle some sauce over hot pasta; toss to coat. Serve with more sauce and meatballs; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

526 Calories
18g Fat
58g Carbs
31g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 526
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 7g 34%
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Sodium 1006mg 44%
Total Carbohydrate 58g 21%
Dietary Fiber 5g 16%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 31g 61%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 202mg 16%
Iron 5mg 26%
Potassium 351mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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