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Baked Meatball & Spinach Pasta — A Full Step-by-Step Guide

Baked Meatball & Spinach Pasta is a warm, comforting dish that combines tender pasta, juicy meatballs, vibrant spinach, and a creamy tomato-cheese sauce. It’s perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or potlucks because it reheats beautifully and tastes even better the next day.

Below is a complete guide—from preparing the meatballs to assembling and baking the final dish.

Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

For the Meatballs

• 450 g (1 lb) ground beef (or half beef, half pork)
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• Salt & pepper to taste

For the Pasta Bake

• 300 g (10–12 oz) short pasta (penne, rigatoni, or fusilli)
• 2 cups fresh spinach, loosely packed
• 2 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
• 1/2 cup heavy cream (or milk for a lighter version)
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
• Olive oil

Method: Step-by-Step

1. Prepare the Meatballs

1. Mix the ingredients
   In a bowl, combine ground meat, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
2. Shape the meatballs
   Roll into bite-sized balls—about 1 inch each. Keep them uniform for even cooking.
3. Cook the meatballs
   You have two options:
   • Pan-sear: Heat a little olive oil in a skillet and brown the meatballs on all sides.
   • Oven-bake: Place them on a lined baking tray and bake at 200°C (400°F) for 12–15 minutes until cooked through.

Tip: They don’t need to be perfectly cooked; they’ll continue baking with the pasta.

2. Cook the Pasta

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Add your pasta and cook 1–2 minutes less than package instructions (it will finish cooking in the oven).
3. Drain and set aside.

3. Prepare the Sauce

1. In a saucepan, warm the marinara sauce.
2. Stir in the heavy cream to create a rich, velvety pink sauce.
3. Add a handful of mozzarella if you want it extra cheesy.
4. Taste and adjust seasoning.

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