Mama's Best Ever Spaghetti and Mozzarella Meatballs

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

• Calories: 526 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (24 ounce) jar Ragu® Old World Style® Traditional Pasta Sauce
• 12 ounces spaghetti, cooked and drained
• Olive oil for greasing pan
• ⅓ cup Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

Baked until browned and cooked through, about 15 minutes.

Step 4

Bring the Ragu® Sauce to a simmer in a 12-inch skillet. Gently place the cooked meatballs into the sauce. Simmer 10 minutes.

Step 5

Ladle some of the sauce over hot pasta and toss to coat. Serve with more sauce and the meatballs with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.