Spaghetti & Giant Meatball Recipe
With house-made bread.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Giant Meatball
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form the Meatball
Shape the mixture into a large meatball, about 6 inches in diameter.
- 3
Cook the Meatball
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the giant meatball and cook until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
- 4
Add Marinara Sauce
Pour marinara sauce over the meatball in the skillet. Cover and let it simmer for 30 minutes, or until the meatball is cooked through.
- 5
Cook the Spaghetti
While the meatball is simmering, cook spaghetti according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Drain and set aside.
- 6
Serve
Place cooked spaghetti on a plate, top with the giant meatball and marinara sauce. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.

