Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsAnthony's Italian DeliChild’s Spaghetti (for Children 12 And Under, In-house Only) Recipe

Child’s Spaghetti (for Children 12 And Under, In-house Only) Recipe

Time30m
Serves1

One meatball in our homemade tomato sauce over a child’s portion of pasta and a piece of bread

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Meatball

    In a bowl, mix together the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

  2. 2

    Form the Meatball

    Shape the mixture into a small meatball, about 1 inch in diameter.

  3. 3

    Cook the Meatball

    In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatball and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

  4. 4

    Make the Sauce

    Add the canned crushed tomatoes and dried oregano to the skillet with the meatball. Simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

  5. 5

    Cook the Spaghetti

    Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  6. 6

    Combine and Serve

    Serve the spaghetti topped with the meatball and sauce. Accompany with a slice of bread.

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