Quick and Easy Spaghetti and Meatballs

Name: Quick and Easy Spaghetti and Meatballs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef; 1 small onion; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese; 1/2 cup bread crumbs; salt and pepper; 3 cups marinara sauce; 16 oz. Spaghetti; Fresh chopped parsley and extra parmesan for serving

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
8 servings
Calories
449 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Quick and Easy Spaghetti and Meatballs

Jacqueline Bell

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In this quick and easy version, meatballs are cooked by simmering in marinara sauce on the stovetop. With authentic Italian flavors, this is a simple yet elegant, no-fuss meal!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 lb. ground beef
1 small onion finely diced
2 eggs
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
1/2 cup bread crumbs
salt and pepper to taste
3 cups marinara sauce (1 jar)
16 oz. Spaghetti
Fresh chopped parsley and extra parmesan for serving optional

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Instructions

Pour marinara sauce into a deep skillet or pot.
Combine first seven ingredients in a medium bowl with hands. Form into balls no bigger than 1-inch in diameter and add the meatballs to the marinara sauce.
Heat marinara sauce and meatballs over medium heat for 20 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked (adjust to medium-low heat for a strong stovetop burner)
Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to directions.
Serve meatballs and sauce over cooked spaghetti and top with parsley and parmesan.

Notes

The provided nutrition information does not include any added sodium from seasoning to taste, any optional ingredients, and it does not take brands into account. Feel free to calculate it yourself using this calculator or by adding the recipe to Yummly.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 449kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 54g (18%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 85mg (28%) Sodium 689mg (29%) Potassium 638mg (18%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 506IU (10%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 130mg (13%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 449 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	449kcal	22%
Carbohydrates	54g	18%
Protein	23g	46%
Fat	15g	23%
Saturated Fat	6g	30%
Cholesterol	85mg	28%
Sodium	689mg	29%
Potassium	638mg	14%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	7g	14%
Vitamin A	506IU	10%
Vitamin C	7mg	8%
Calcium	130mg	13%
Iron	3mg	17%