Tasty Spooky Cheese Meatballs
Delightful meatballs mixed with gooey cheese and rich marinara sauce, perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground meat (beef, pork, or turkey)
- 1 cup Cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
- 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs (traditional or gluten-free)
- 1 large Egg
- 1/2 cup Onion (finely grated)
- 1 tsp Italian Seasonings
- 8 oz Spaghetti
- 2 cups Marinara Sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix the ground meat, cheese, breadcrumbs, grated onion, egg, and Italian seasonings in a large bowl until just combined.
- Shape about 2 tablespoons of the mixture into meatballs.
- Bake the meatballs on a baking sheet for 15-20 minutes until browned and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed.
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions in boiling salted water until al dente.
- Toss the cooked spaghetti with marinara sauce and serve the meatballs on top.
Notes
For best results, let meatballs rest for a minute after baking before serving. Adjust seasonings to taste.
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