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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Marinara Sauce
Spaghetti
Method
Meatballs
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, egg, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.
- 3
Form Meatballs
Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 4
Bake Meatballs
Drizzle olive oil over the meatballs and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and browned.
Marinara Sauce
- 5
Sauté Garlic
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 6
Add Tomatoes and Spices
Add crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- 7
Simmer Sauce
Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 8
Add Meatballs
Once the meatballs are baked, add them to the marinara sauce and let them simmer together for another 10 minutes.
Spaghetti
- 9
Cook Spaghetti
In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Add spaghetti pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 10
Combine and Serve
Toss the cooked spaghetti with the marinara sauce and meatballs. Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.