Kittencal's Spaghetti and Meatball Casserole

By martha-2

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 1 lb ground beef (made into you favorite meatball recipe)
• 1 (16 ounce) package thin spaghetti
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 3 large eggs, slightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• black pepper (to taste)
• 2 (28 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce (or use your own favorite sauce)
• parmesan cheese (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Directions
1Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
2Prepare your own favorite meatball recipe, then shape into about 1-1/2-inch balls.
3Place the meatballs onto a greased baking sheet and bake until thoroughly cooked (about 22-25 minutes at 375 degrees) set the meatballs aside.
4Boil the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling water until just al dente; drain then place into a large bowl.
5Toss the spaghetti with 3 tablespoons oil; cool slightly, then add in eggs, 1-1/2 cups mozzeralla cheese, 1 cup Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper; using clean hands toss until thoroughly combined (you can use a spoon but hands are better!).
6Place the spaghetti into prepared baking dish, then press down slightly with hands.
7Scatter the cooked meatballs over the spaghetti.
8Top with spaghetti sauce over the top making certain to cover the pasta completely.
9Cover with foil and bake 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
10Remove from oven then sprinkle about 1-1/2 cups mozzeralla cheese (or amount desired) over the top, then return to oven uncovered for 3-5 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
11Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.