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Baked Spaghetti Alfredo with Meatballs in Marinara

February 10, 2016 by Wifeeclectic 21 Comments

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This meal is a combination of baked spaghetti, with alfredo sauce, served along with meatballs in Marinara sauce. It’s the best of a traditional spaghetti mixed with the delicious taste of alfredo.

Baked Spaghetti

If it were up to my daughter we would have spaghetti every night. Now, there’s nothing inherently wrong with spaghetti. Except that it’s kind of boring. Adding meatballs helps, but it’s still just an ultra basic dish.

I’m more of an Alfredo fan. It’s rich, creamy and so satisfying. But if I make Alfredo, my daughter won’t eat it. Tired of battling out who gets their sauce of choice, I’ve found a solution: Baked Spaghetti Alfredo with Meatballs in Marinara.

It’s a mouthful to say, but a delicious mouthful to eat.

This meal is really two meals in one. You prepare the spaghetti Alfredo, and then prepare the meatballs and marinara.

INGREDIENTS
3-4 cups thin spaghetti, cooked
Alfredo sauce
1 pint heavy cream
2 tsp garlic, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
4 oz cream cheese
4 Tbsp butter
2 cups shredded Parmesan

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Oregano
Marinara sauce
Italian meatballs

DIRECTIONS

  1. Prepare the thin spaghetti according to package directions.
  2. Prepare the Alfredo sauce by placing heavy cream, garlic, salt and pepper in a medium sauce pan. Bring to a boil.
  3. Add the cream cheese (cut it into small pieces first) and butter. Use a whisk to combine until smooth.
  4. Just as the sauce begins to boil, add 2 cups Parmesan cheese. Use a whisk to stir until the cheese has melted and combined for a smooth Alfredo sauce.
  5. Combine the spaghetti and Alfredo sauce in a large mixing bowl.
  6. Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray and spoon the spaghetti/Alfredo mixture into each muffin cup. Pack down with a spoon and top with shredded mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with oregano.
  7. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and starting to get some golden spots.
  8. Toward the end of baking, heat up marinara sauce and meatballs.
  9. Prepare the dish for serving by spooning marinara sauce on a plate. Add one or more baked spaghetti rounds, and top with meatballs.
This meal definitely takes some timing and preparation, but it’s worth it. The baked spaghetti Alfredo is rich and full of texture since it has been baked and crisps up a little. The Alfredo mingles with the bright marinara for an explosion of flavor. And the meatballs add some needed protein to balance everything out.
It’s a meal kids and adults can both agree should be made again.
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Baked Spaghetti Alfredo with Marinara & Meatballs

This meal is a combination of baked spaghetti, with alfredo sauce, served along with meatballs in Marinara sauce. It's the best of a traditional spaghetti mixed with the delicious taste of alfredo.
Course: Main Course
Keyword: Dinner, Food, Recipe

Ingredients

  • 3-4 cups thin spaghetti cooked
  • Alfredo sauce
  • 1 pint heavy cream
  • 2 tsp garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 4 Tbsp butter
  • 2 cups shredded Parmesan
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Oregano
  • Marinara sauce
  • Italian meatballs

Instructions

  • Prepare the thin spaghetti according to package directions.
  • Prepare the Alfredo sauce by placing heavy cream, garlic, salt and pepper in a medium sauce pan. Bring to a boil.
  • Add the cream cheese (cut it into small pieces first) and butter. Use a whisk to combine until smooth.
  • Just as the sauce begins to boil, add 2 cups Parmesan cheese. Use a whisk to stir until the cheese has melted and combined for a smooth Alfredo sauce.
  • Combine the spaghetti and Alfredo sauce in a large mixing bowl.
  • Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray and spoon the spaghetti/Alfredo mixture into each muffin cup. Pack down with a spoon and top with shredded mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with oregano.
  • Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and starting to get some golden spots.
  • Toward the end of baking, heat up marinara sauce and meatballs.
  • Prepare the dish for serving by spooning marinara sauce on a plate. Add one or more baked spaghetti rounds, and top with meatballs.

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  1. Masshole Mommy says

    February 10, 2016 at 3:23 pm

    I am from a big Italian family and pasta is anything but basic. There are a MILLION ways to serve it.

    Reply
  2. Roxanne Ferber says

    February 10, 2016 at 4:00 pm

    These look so delicious!! We have Italian dinner every Sunday. I'll have to add these into our rotation!

    Reply
  3. Katarzyna Wójcik says

    February 10, 2016 at 4:06 pm

    You can't go wrong with spaghetti & meatballs! It's one of my favorite combinations 🙂

    Reply
  4. Kimberly Stroh says

    February 10, 2016 at 5:57 pm

    It looks so yummy! I love spaghetti! It's so comforting

    Reply
  5. Monica Benavidez says

    February 10, 2016 at 8:00 pm

    Oh my gosh! I totally hate cooking, but this looks so tasty that I think I will get the ingredients this weekend to whip this up.

    Reply
  6. ana de jesus says

    February 10, 2016 at 8:51 pm

    You can't go wrong with a delicious yet quick and easy dish like this! I like mine with Quorn as I am veggie.

    Reply
  7. Amber N says

    February 11, 2016 at 2:33 am

    I can tell you what makes that good…it's gotta be the cream! Cream makes everything awesome! 🙂

    Reply
  8. Beth@FrugalFroggie says

    February 11, 2016 at 3:49 am

    I am so making this. I have never made baked spaghetti before.

    Reply
  9. OurFamilyWorld says

    February 11, 2016 at 10:17 am

    That looks so delicious! We love baked spaghetti and I can't wait to try your recipe.

    Reply
  10. Heather says

    February 11, 2016 at 3:18 pm

    Yum! I just happen to have all of these ingredients on hand, so I think I am going to have to make this for dinner!

    Reply
  11. Amanda Love says

    February 11, 2016 at 3:44 pm

    We just love pasta in our house but I've never done it this way before. I usually just do it the regular way in a pot on the stove. Will have to try your recipe.

    Reply
  12. Deb Clem-Buckert says

    February 11, 2016 at 4:17 pm

    This sounds absolutely delicious. I like that it's family friendly and who cares that it takes a little extra work. I love anything crispy.

    Reply
  13. Blythe A. says

    February 11, 2016 at 6:34 pm

    My great aunt used to make an amazing baked spaghetti. I have her recipe, but haven't made it in years. It feels a lot of people. This recipe reminds me so much of her. Yum.

    Reply
  14. Amy Jones says

    February 11, 2016 at 10:36 pm

    This looks really yummy! It's a very fun a different way to cook spaghettis and meatballs they're going to love this at home

    Reply
  15. di says

    February 11, 2016 at 11:30 pm

    I can honestly say I've never had baked spaghetti, and had never heard of such a thing till I came to America. Seems a weird…

    Reply
  16. Shelly @ Behind Blue Eyes says

    February 16, 2016 at 2:30 pm

    I have never made baked spaghetti before. I make baked ziti a lot, but never spaghetti. If my 4 yr old daughter had a choice, we'd be eating spaghetti every night for dinner too.

    Reply
  17. caitlin says

    February 16, 2016 at 4:17 pm

    Meatballs are the best! YUM.

    Reply
  18. Shirley Wood says

    February 19, 2016 at 2:07 am

    Thank you so much for sharing your delicious recipe with us at Merry Monday.

    Reply
  19. nicole says

    February 21, 2016 at 8:46 pm

    Delicious I love a good Spaghetti and meatball recipe. I am all about the cheese, which I shouldn't be eating, I just can't help myself.

    Reply
  20. Jeanne Grunert says

    February 22, 2016 at 4:52 pm

    Sounds like a delicious and easy recipe! Thanks for sharing it on the #HomeMattersParty

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  21. https://fastcustomwritinghelp.com/blog/academic-coaching-is-easy-with-our-service-on-board says

    April 3, 2019 at 11:59 am

    A recipe for lazy people like me! Very simple and tasty. The kids will also appreciate this dish, because all kids like pasta.

    Reply

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