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This Spaghetti with Meatballs is pure comfort food, juicy meatballs baked in a creamy tomato sauce and ladled over pasta. It’s cheesy, cozy, and perfect for family dinners.
Make this easy Spaghetti with Meatballs in a creamy tomato sauce, topped with cheese. A cozy, family-friendly dinner perfect for busy nights.
Spaghetti and meatballs are one of those meals that never get old. It’s hearty, saucy, and loaded with flavor, but still simple enough for a weeknight dinner. This version keeps things classic with a cheesy twist and a creamy tomato sauce that makes it extra cozy.
Why You’ll Love Spaghetti with Meatballs
- Perfect for weeknights but good enough for company
- Simple ingredients you already have at home
- Tender, cheesy meatballs that don’t dry out
- Creamy tomato sauce that clings to every noodle
- Family-friendly comfort food everyone loves
This spaghetti with meatballs is layered with creamy tomato sauce and baked with plenty of cheese. A cozy dinner perfect for busy weeknights.
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Spaghetti with Meatballs
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Bake Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings depending on size 1x
- Category: Dinner Recipes
- Method: Easy
Description
Spaghetti with meatballs baked in cheesy tomato sauce is the ultimate family meal. Every bite feels warm and homemade.
Ingredients
Meatballs:
- 500 g ground beef or pork
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for frying
Sauce:
- 2 cans chopped & peeled tomatoes
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 cup all-purpose cream
- Olive oil, for sautéing
- Extra salt & pepper
Serving:
Instructions
- In a big bowl, mix ground meat, diced onion, carrots, green pepper, eggs, flour, cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Roll a spoonful of meat into balls with your hands.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan.
- Brown the meatballs in batches until golden (they don’t need to be fully cooked).
- Transfer to a baking dish.
- In the same pan, add a little more oil.
- Sauté the onion until soft.
- Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, peppers, and carrots. Simmer 10 minutes.
- Add cream, season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the sauce over the meatballs in the baking dish.
- Bake at 180°C/350°F for 15–20 minutes.
- Ladle meatballs and sauce over spaghetti.
- Sprinkle with extra cheese and fresh basil.
Notes
Prepared, tried, and tested by Joy
Spaghetti with meatballs baked in a creamy tomato sauce is the ultimate comfort food. Each forkful is cheesy and full of flavor.
Spaghetti with meatballs is a dish that feels both classic and comforting. With juicy meatballs, creamy tomato sauce, and plenty of cheese, it’s a meal that brings people together and makes dinner feel special.
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