Jul 14 2026
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Spaghetti And Meatballs Recipe

Inspired by Pollos & Jarras
Time1h
Serves4

Classic spaghetti topped with homemade meatballs.

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Meatballs

Marinara Sauce

Method

Pasta Preparation

  1. 1

    Boil the Water

    In a large pot, bring 4 liters of water to a rolling boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water.

  2. 2

    Cook the Spaghetti

    Add 400 grams of spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, usually around 8-10 minutes until al dente. Once cooked, drain and set aside.

Meatball Preparation

  1. 3

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) to prepare for baking the meatballs.

  2. 4

    Mix Meatball Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine 500 grams of ground beef, 100 grams of breadcrumbs, 50 grams of grated Parmesan cheese, 1 egg, 2 teaspoons of minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix until well combined.

  3. 5

    Form Meatballs

    Shape the mixture into meatballs, about the size of a golf ball, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  4. 6

    Bake the Meatballs

    Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and browned.

Marinara Sauce Preparation

  1. 7

    Sauté Onions and Garlic

    In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Then add 3 teaspoons of minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.

  2. 8

    Add Tomatoes and Seasonings

    Pour in 800 grams of crushed canned tomatoes, and add 1 teaspoon of dried basil, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of salt, 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Stir well to combine.

  3. 9

    Simmer the Sauce

    Let the sauce simmer on low heat for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Assembly

  1. 10

    Combine Everything

    Once the meatballs are baked and the sauce is simmered, add the meatballs to the sauce and let them cook together for an additional 5 minutes.

  2. 11

    Serve

    Serve the cooked spaghetti topped with the meatballs and marinara sauce. Garnish with additional parsley or Parmesan cheese if desired.

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