Keaton's Spaghetti & House-Made Meatballs recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCooper's Hawk Winery & RestaurantKeaton's Spaghetti & House-made Meatballs Recipe

Keaton's Spaghetti & House-made Meatballs Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Make Keaton's Spaghetti & House-made Meatballs Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Spaghetti

Meatballs

Method

Spaghetti Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Spaghetti

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and toss with olive oil to prevent sticking.

Meatball Preparation

  1. 2

    Make the Meatballs

    In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.

  2. 3

    Form and Cook the Meatballs

    Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a little olive oil. Cook the meatballs until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove and set aside.

Marinara Sauce Preparation

  1. 4

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In the same skillet used for the meatballs, add olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

  2. 5

    Simmer the Sauce

    Add crushed tomatoes, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Let simmer for 15 minutes.

  3. 6

    Combine Meatballs and Sauce

    Add the browned meatballs to the marinara sauce and allow them to simmer together for another 10 minutes.

Assembly

  1. 7

    Serve the Dish

    Plate the spaghetti and top with the meatballs and marinara sauce. Garnish with additional parsley or parmesan cheese if desired.

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