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1 Pan Spaghetti and Meatballs

Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Budget-friendly, Easy, Kid-friendly, Make ahead
Cooking Method One Dish Meals
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces pasta spaghetti, broken in half
  • 1 jar marinara sauce marinara; 24 oz
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 5-8 oz bag spinach
  • 1 lb chicken ground
  • 3/4 cup breadcrumbs panko
  • 1/3 cup pesto prepared
  • 1/4 tsp salt optional
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 Tbsp basil chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 475 F.
  • Grease a 13x 9 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Place uncooked pasta in the greased pan and pour over marinara sauce and water. Mix gently. Add fresh spinach and toss lightly.
  • In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, panko, pesto, salt and pepper until well combined. Roll mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on top of pasta. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the baking dish from oven and carefully stir pasta well, return to oven and cook until pasta is tender and sauce is thicken, another 5-8 minutes.
  • Remove dish from the oven and stir carefully. If the dish seems dry, add a little warm water and stir. Let cool for 10 minutes and sprinkle with cheese and basil.

Notes

Photo by Kaitlin Eckstein

Nutrition

Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 12g | Sodium: 352mg | Potassium: 474mg | Fiber: 3g