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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Pasta Dishes
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Ib ground beef (we use beef + pork mix)
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 tbsps fresh, chopped, parsley
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsps milk

SPAGHETTI SAUCE

  • 2 tbsps olive oil
  • 1 small finely chopped onion
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil (optional but recommended)
  • 12 ounces Spaghetti Cook according to package instructions

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, parsley, milk, salt, and pepper.
    Roll into 1½-inch balls. You should get about 16–18.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides (about 6–8 minutes total). They don’t need to cook fully yet — they’ll finish in the sauce.
    Remove and set aside.
  • In the same pan, sauté onion until soft. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
    Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper.
    Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Return meatballs to the sauce. Cover and simmer gently for 20–25 minutes.
  • Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente.
  • Plate the cooked spaghetti and top with meatballs and marinara sauce. Garnish with extra chopped parsley if desired. Enjoy!!
Keyword Spaghetti and Meatballs