make-ahead spaghetti

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  • 6
  • 16 mins
  • 540 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 1
  • (7-oz.) pkg. uncooked ready-cut spaghetti (short curved pasta) or elbow macaroni
  • 1 1
  • cup water
  • 1 1
  • (28-oz.) jar spaghetti sauce
  • 12 12
  • frozen precooked Italian meatballs
  • 2 2
  • tablespoons shredded fresh Parmesan cheese
  • 2 2
  • tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Step 1

Grease 12x8-inch (2-quart) baking dish. In greased baking dish, combine uncooked spaghetti, water and spaghetti sauce; mix well. Add meatballs; turn to coat with sauce. (Cover spaghetti completely with sauce.) Cover tightly with foil; refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
2
Heat oven to 350°F. Bake covered for 45 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered for an additional 5 to 10 minutes or until casserole is bubbly and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parsley.