Spaghetti & Meatball Casserole

I got this recipe from Kittencal on recipezaar.com and made it for friends last night, it. was. fantastic! Stay tuned as I attempt it with alfredo & chicken as well! ;)

1 lb ground beef (made into you favorite meatball recipe)
1 (16 ounce) package thin spaghetti
3 tablespoons oil
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
3 large eggs, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
black pepper (to taste) 2 (28 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce (or use your own favorite sauce)
parmesan cheese (optional)

1 Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.

2 Prepare your own favorite meatball recipe, then shape into about 1-1/2-inch balls.

3 Place the meatballs onto a greased baking sheet and bake until thoroughly cooked (about 22-25 minutes at 375 degrees) set the meatballs aside.

4 Boil the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling water until just al dente; drain then place into a large bowl.

5 Toss the spaghetti with 3 tablespoons oil; cool slightly, then add in eggs, 1-1/2 cups mozzeralla cheese, 1 cup Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper; using clean hands toss until thoroughly combined (you can use a spoon but hands are better!).

6 Place the spaghetti into prepared baking dish, then press down slightly with hands.

7 Scatter the cooked meatballs over the spaghetti.

8 Top with spaghetti sauce over the top making certain to cover the pasta completely.

9 Cover with foil and bake 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

10 Remove from oven then sprinkle about 1-1/2 cups mozzeralla cheese (or amount desired) over the top, then return to oven uncovered for 3-5 minutes or until the cheese has melted.

11 Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.