Jul 14 2026
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Spaghetti & Meatball Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Spaghetti & House Made Meatball in Marinara

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Ingredients

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Meatballs

Marinara Sauce

Spaghetti

Method

Meatballs Preparation

  1. 1

    Mixing Ingredients

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

  2. 2

    Forming Meatballs

    Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet.

  3. 3

    Baking Meatballs

    Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and bake the meatballs for 20 minutes, or until cooked through.

Marinara Sauce Preparation

  1. 4

    Sautéing Aromatics

    In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.

  2. 5

    Simmering Sauce

    Add canned crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan. Stir well and let simmer for 15 minutes.

  3. 6

    Adding Meatballs

    After the meatballs are baked, add them to the marinara sauce and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

Spaghetti Cooking

  1. 7

    Boiling Water

    In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add salt to taste.

  2. 8

    Cooking Spaghetti

    Add spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.

  3. 9

    Draining Spaghetti

    Once cooked, drain the spaghetti and set aside.

Assembly

  1. 10

    Combining Ingredients

    On a plate, serve a portion of spaghetti topped with the marinara sauce and meatballs. Garnish with additional grated Parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.

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