Spaghetti & Meatball Recipe
Spaghetti & House Made Meatball in Marinara
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Marinara Sauce
Spaghetti
Method
Meatballs Preparation
- 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
Forming Meatballs
Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet.
- 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
- 4
- 5
Simmering Sauce
Add canned crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan. Stir well and let simmer for 15 minutes.
- 6
Adding Meatballs
After the meatballs are baked, add them to the marinara sauce and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
Spaghetti Cooking
- 7
Boiling Water
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add salt to taste.
- 8
Cooking Spaghetti
Add spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 9
Draining Spaghetti
Once cooked, drain the spaghetti and set aside.
Assembly
- 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.