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Spaghetti and Meatballs
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Spaghetti and Meatballs

Spaghetti and Meatballs is a classic, kid-friendly dinner with homemade marinara sauce and meatballs topped with parmesan cheese and parsley.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 468 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

Marinara Sauce:
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 yellow onion , diced
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons oregano dried
  • 2 teaspoons basil dried
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/2 cup water
Meatball Recipe:
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 3 lices bread
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion , minced
  • 4 tablespoons butter divided, unsalted
  • 2 pounds ground beef , (80/20)
  • 2 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
To Finish:
  • 1 pound spaghetti , cooked
  • 1/2 cups Parmesan Cheese , shredded
  • 2 tablespoons parsley , minced

Instructions

To make the Marinara Sauce:
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  1. Add the olive oil and onion to the pan and sauté on medium low until very lightly browned.
  2. Add the garlic and let cook for 15 seconds or until you can smell the garlic.
  3. Add in the rest of the ingredients and simmer, covered, on low for 30 minutes.
To Make the Meatballs:
  1. While the Marinara Sauce is simmering, make your meatballs.
  2. In the bowl of your stand mixer add the milk to the slices of bread.
  3. Melt the 2 tablespoons of butter in a pan and add the minced yellow onions.
  4. Cook them on medium low until translucent but not browned, about 4-5 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and let cool.
  6. In your bowl with the milk soaked bread add the rest of the meatball ingredients including the cooked onions.
  7. Mix it on low until the bread is broken apart and the meat is combined with the ingredients (using the stand mixer and not your hands helps keep the mixture cold and tender).
  8. Using a meatballer/ice cream scoop or your hands scoop them into balls about the size of a ping pong ball, about 1 1/2" inches.
  9. Add the rest of your butter to your skillet and cook on medium high on all sides for a total of 4-5 minutes.
To Serve:
  1. Add the spaghetti to the pot and stir well to combine and heat through.
  2. Serve in bowls topped with parsley and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Information

Calories 468kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 96mg (32%) Sodium 668mg (28%) Potassium 722mg (15%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 642IU (13%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 135mg (14%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 468

% Daily Value*

Calories 468kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 96mg 32%
Sodium 668mg 28%
Potassium 722mg 15%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 642IU 13%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 135mg 14%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.