Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsDutch's RestaurantSpaghetti And Meatballs Recipe

Spaghetti And Meatballs Recipe

Inspired by Dutch's Restaurant
Time1h
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Meatballs

Pasta

Method

Meatballs

  1. 1

    Prepare the meat mixture

    In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley. Mix until well combined.

  2. 2

    Form meatballs

    Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet.

  3. 3

    Bake the meatballs

    Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Bake the meatballs for about 20 minutes or until they are browned and cooked through.

Sauce

  1. 4

    Sauté the onions and garlic

    In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.

  2. 5

    Add tomatoes and seasonings

    Stir in crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and chopped basil. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for about 15 minutes.

  3. 6

    Combine meatballs with sauce

    Once the meatballs are baked, add them to the sauce. Let them simmer together for an additional 10 minutes to meld the flavors.

Pasta

  1. 7

    Cook the spaghetti

    Bring 4 liters of water to a boil in a large pot. Add 2 tablespoons of salt to the boiling water. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually around 8-10 minutes.

  2. 8

    Drain and serve

    Once cooked, drain the spaghetti and serve it on plates. Top with the meatballs and sauce.

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