One Pot Spaghetti & Meatballs Bake: The ultimate pasta night with Rao's

Madeline May
Nov 25
2 min read

A cozy, zero-stress dinner for the night before Thanksgiving.

One pot dishes have always been my favorite!! Soups, bakes, and casseroles are just so simple to make but always nostalgic, warm, and cozy. I love and appreciate dishes that still feel loved and homemade, but take little to no effort. They are perfect for the busy seasons in life or days when you have a lot going on but still want something that makes you feel at home.

I partnered with Rao's homemade to create the Ultimate Pasta Night for the day before Thanksgiving!! Not only was this a dream partnership, but I loved creating a recipe that my family will actually love and cherish for years to come!! The Ultimate Pasta Night will definitely become a tradition in my home.

Ingredients

2 jars Rao’s Homemade Marinara Sauce
1 bag frozen meatballs (beef, turkey, or Italian-style)
1 ball fresh mozzarella, sliced (or pre-sliced)
1 lb Rao’s spaghetti
Fresh basil, torn
Freshly grated parmesan
Salt, for pasta water

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Build your base: Pour two jars of Rao’s Homemade Marinara into a large casserole dish. Spread it out so the sauce is even.
Add the meatballs: Nestle your frozen meatballs right into the sauce. (It’s the night before Thanksgiving—take the shortcut. Rao’s approves.)
Add the mozzarella on top: Lay slices of fresh mozzarella in between the meatballs.
Bake: Place the dish into the oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling and the meatballs are tender and heated through.
Cook the spaghetti: While it bakes, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook your Rao’s spaghetti until al dente.
Bring it all together: Remove the casserole dish from the oven. Top with fresh basil and parmesan.
Add your spaghetti:Pour the cooked spaghetti right over the sauce and meatballs and toss everything together until glossy and fully coated.
Serve warm with extra parmesan and basil!!