Jul 14 2026
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Spaghetti & Meatballs Recipe

Inspired by Frank & Dino's
Time1h
Serves4

House-made meatballs, marinara, spaghetti

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Ingredients

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Meatballs

Marinara Sauce

Spaghetti

Method

Meatballs

  1. 1

    Prepare the Meatball Mixture

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

  2. 2

    Shape the Meatballs

    Form the mixture into meatballs about 2.5 cm in diameter and place them on a baking sheet.

  3. 3

    Cook the Meatballs

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Once browned, remove the meatballs and set aside.

Marinara Sauce

  1. 4

    Sauté the Onions and Garlic

    In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed, then add the chopped onion. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1 minute.

  2. 5

    Prepare the Sauce

    Add the crushed canned tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar to the skillet. Stir to combine.

  3. 6

    Simmer the Sauce

    Bring the sauce to a simmer, then return the meatballs to the skillet. Cover and let simmer for about 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

  4. 7

    Finish the Sauce

    Stir in the chopped fresh basil just before serving.

Spaghetti

  1. 8

    Cook the Spaghetti

    In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add salt and then the spaghetti. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.

  2. 9

    Drain the Spaghetti

    Once cooked, drain the spaghetti in a colander and set aside.

Assembly

  1. 10

    Serve the Dish

    Place a serving of spaghetti on a plate, top with meatballs, and generously spoon marinara sauce over the top. Garnish with additional parsley or Parmesan cheese, if desired.

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