Caterina’s Meatballs Recipe
tomato sauce, thin spaghetti, parmesan, bread
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Ingredients
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Meatball Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Meatballs
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form the Meatballs
Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet.
- 3
Cook the Meatballs
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the meatballs for 20 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
- 4
Prepare the Tomato Sauce
In a large saucepan, heat your favorite tomato sauce over medium heat. Once simmering, add the baked meatballs and let them cook together for 10 minutes.
- 5
Cook the Spaghetti
While the meatballs simmer in sauce, cook the thin spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 6
Serve
Serve the meatballs and sauce over the spaghetti, and top with additional grated Parmesan cheese if desired.