BAKED SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS

BAKED SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS Meatballs (I used about 1½ doz homemade meatballs) 24 oz jar marinara sauce (I used San Marzano Sauce) ½ yellow onion (diced) 3 cloves garlic (crushed) 1 tsp Italian seasoning 2 TBSP olive oil ¾ # spaghetti noodles 1-2 cups grated cheese (I used half colby-jack, half mozzarella) ½ cup grated parmesan In large cast iron skillet, sauté onions in olive oil over med/low heat. Add in garlic and continue sautéing until onions are tender. Add meatballs. Add marinara sauce and tsp Italian seasoning. Heat over med/low heat for about 20-30 minutes. In separate large pot, cook spaghetti noodles according to package directions (under cook by 2 minutes). With large slotted spoon, scoop meatballs from sauce and set aside. Scoop cooked spaghetti (with large slotted spoon) into marinara sauce. Add in about ½ cup pasta cooking water. Gently stir until pasta is fully coated with sauce. Add meatballs to top of spaghetti. Top with grated cheese & parmesan cheese. Bake at 350* for approx 20-30 minutes or until hot and bubbly and cheese is melted.