Jul 14 2026
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Spaghetti With Meatballs Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Tony's marinara sauce topped with three meatballs.

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Marinara Sauce

    In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent. Add canned tomatoes, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.

  2. 2

    Make the Meatballs

    In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined. Form into meatballs, about the size of golf balls.

  3. 3

    Cook the Meatballs

    Add the meatballs to the marinara sauce and simmer for 30 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through.

  4. 4

    Cook the Spaghetti

    While the meatballs are cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  5. 5

    Combine and Serve

    Serve the spaghetti topped with marinara sauce and three meatballs. Garnish with additional parmesan cheese and basil if desired.

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