Mom's Meatballs and Spaghetti recipe served on a plate, by Romano's Macaroni Grill
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Mom's Meatballs And Spaghetti Recipe

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@romanosmacaronigrill

Dec 08 2025

1h

Serves 4

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Make Mom's Meatballs And Spaghetti in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

Meatballs

Spaghetti

Marinara Sauce

Preparation

Meatballs

1. Prepare the Meatball Mixture

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

2. Form the Meatballs

Using your hands, shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.

3. Cook the Meatballs

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the meatballs and set aside.

Spaghetti

4. Boil the Water

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

5. Cook the Spaghetti

Add the spaghetti pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually around 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Marinara Sauce

6. Prepare the Sauce

In the same skillet used for the meatballs, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

7. Add Tomatoes and Seasonings

Add the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Stir well to combine.

8. Simmer the Sauce

Bring the sauce to a simmer and return the cooked meatballs to the skillet. Cover and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Final Assembly

9. Combine and Serve

On a plate, place a serving of spaghetti, top with the marinara sauce and meatballs. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and parsley if desired. Serve hot.

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