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Spaghetti Casserole with Meatballs
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Cook spaghetti according to package directions, drain and return to pot.
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In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
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Add onion and cook until soft and translucent (about 5 minutes).
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Stir in garlic and 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Blend and saute for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
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Remove from heat and add to cooked spaghetti.
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Add both jars of sauce to the spaghetti and toss to combine; set aside.
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In a medium bowl, stir together ricotta cheese, sour cream, 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning Blend, House Seasoning Blend, 1 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese. Set aside.
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Spread half of the cooked spaghetti in a baking dish.
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Spread the cheese mixture evenly over spaghetti and top with the remaining spaghetti.
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Slice meatballs in half and place them in an even layer on top of spaghetti casserole.
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Top with remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese and bake in preheated for 30 minutes or until casserole is heated through.
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- Brown Meatballs Separately First 🔥Brown the meatballs in a skillet before adding to the casserole to develop a flavorful crust and render excess fat, preventing a greasy final dish while intensifying the meatball flavor.
- Reserve Pasta Water for Sauce 💧Save 1 cup of starchy pasta cooking water and add it to your marinara sauce to help it cling to the spaghetti and create a silkier, more cohesive casserole texture.
- Layer Cheese Strategically 🧀Mix ricotta with sour cream and seasonings for the middle layer, then top only with mozzarella to prevent the ricotta from browning excessively while ensuring creamy, melty layers throughout.
- Toast Garlic and Onion in Olive Oil 🧄Bloom minced garlic and finely diced onion in quality olive oil for 2-3 minutes before mixing into the sauce base to unlock their aromatic compounds and create a deeper, more complex flavor foundation.
- Let It Rest Before Serving ⏰Allow the casserole to rest for 10-15 minutes after baking to let the layers set and the cheese firm slightly, making it easier to portion and preventing the pasta from being scorching hot.
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