Spaghetti & Meatballs Recipe
Made from scratch marinara and meatballs served with garlic bread.
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Marinara Sauce
Spaghetti
Garlic Bread
Method
Meatballs
- 1
Prepare the Meatball Mixture
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- 2
Form the Meatballs
Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking tray.
- 3
Bake the Meatballs
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes until cooked through and browned.
Marinara Sauce
- 4
- 5
Cook the Sauce
Add the canned crushed tomatoes, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, pepper, and sugar to the saucepan. Stir well and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 6
Add the Meatballs
Once the sauce has thickened, gently add the baked meatballs to the sauce and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
Spaghetti
- 7
Cook the Spaghetti
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 8
Combine with Sauce
Toss the cooked spaghetti with the marinara sauce and meatballs until well coated.
Garlic Bread
- 9
Prepare the Garlic Butter
In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley until well combined.
- 10
- 11
Bake the Garlic Bread
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Place the prepared bread on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden and crispy.
