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Spaghetti and meatballs recipe

A quick and easy spaghetti and meatballs recipe with loads of marinara sauce.
Spaghetti and meatballs recipe
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: meatballs, spaghetti

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 lrg egg
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 24 ounce marinara sauce
  • 8 ounces spaghetti

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  • Roll the mixture into balls about the size of a golf ball. Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake the meatballs for 15-20 minutes, or until they are cooked through and browned on the outside.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions.
  • In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the marinara sauce and simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until heated through.
  • When the spaghetti is cooked, drain it and add it to the saucepan with the marinara sauce. Toss to coat the spaghetti in the sauce.
  • Add the cooked meatballs to the saucepan with the spaghetti and toss to combine.
  • Serve the meatballs and spaghetti hot, with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley if desired.