Italian · medium
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Spaghetti with homemade beef and pork meatballs simmered in marinara. The meatballs are baked first for ease, then finished in the sauce. This is the meal that kids ask for by name, the one that becomes a Thursday night tradition. Use the baked meatball recipe or roll smaller ones for faster cooking.
- 50 min
- Total
- 6
- Serves
- $12.00
- Est. cost
- 580
- Cal/serving
Dietary, as tagged
- Kid-friendly
Parent noteThis is the dinner kids will remember. Spaghetti and meatballs is broadly accepted across all ages. Make a double batch of meatballs and freeze half in sauce. Contains gluten, dairy, and egg.
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Ingredients
- Spaghetti1 lb
- Marinara Sauce (48 oz jar or two 24 oz)1 large jar
- Ground Beef (80/20)3/4 lb
- Ground Pork1/2 lb
- Italian Breadcrumbs1/2 cup
- Egg1 large
- Parmesan, grated3/4 cup
- Garlic, minced4 cloves
- Whole Milk (for soaking breadcrumbs)3 tbsp
Method
- 01
Make meatballs: combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs soaked in milk, egg, parmesan, garlic, and parsley. Roll into 1.5-inch balls.
- 02
Bake meatballs at 425°F for 18 minutes on a foil-lined sheet pan.
- 03
While meatballs bake, warm marinara sauce in a large pot over medium-low heat.
- 04
Add baked meatballs to the sauce. Simmer 10-15 minutes.
- 05
Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water per package directions. Drain.
- 06
Serve pasta topped with sauce and meatballs. Pass parmesan at the table.
- 580
- Calories
- 32g
- Protein
- 58g
- Carbs
- 22g
- Fat
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