Jul 17 2026
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Spaghetti & Meatballs Recipe

Inspired by Zeffiro's Pizzeria Downtown
Time1h
Serves4

Spaghetti pasta mixed with marinara sauce and woodfire italian meatballs, topped with romano cheese and a slice of garlic bread.

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Marinara Sauce

Meatballs

Toppings

Method

Cooking the Spaghetti

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add salt.

  2. 2

    Cook Spaghetti

    Add spaghetti to boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Making the Marinara Sauce

  1. 3

    Sauté Garlic

    In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.

  2. 4

    Add Tomatoes and Seasonings

    Stir in crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and sugar. Simmer for 15 minutes.

Making the Meatballs

  1. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Romano cheese, egg, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

  2. 6

    Form Meatballs

    Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.

  3. 7

    Cook Meatballs

    In a skillet, brown meatballs on all sides. Then, add them to the marinara sauce and simmer for 20 minutes.

Bringing It All Together

  1. 8

    Combine Spaghetti and Sauce

    Toss the cooked spaghetti with the marinara sauce and meatballs until well combined.

  2. 9

    Serve

    Serve hot, topped with grated Romano cheese and a slice of garlic bread on the side.

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