TO DIE FOR SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS-MOMS GO TO WEEKNIGHT DINNER!!

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This recipe is a staple in my household, made every week and the flavors are fantastic plus its super simple to prepare especially for moms on the go like me who don't want to spend hours in the kitchen on weeknights!!! Got this from Once Upon A Chef website!!! Love it!!

Provided by Cookinmomof3

Categories     Meatballs

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large egg
3 tablespoons fresh basil
3 tablespoons fresh oregano
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
3/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 (32 ounce) jar rao's marinara sauce (pricey but tasty!!!)

Steps:

  • Preheat over to 350.
  • In large bowl, mix egg, basil, oregano, parsley, salt, pepper, garlic and water.
  • Add meat, breadcrumbs, and parmesan cheese and mix until just combined (get your hands dirty it tastes better hand made! ).
  • Take 2 tbs meat mixture and roll into balls and place on ungreased baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
  • Flip and cook another 10 minutes.
  • While the meatballs are cooking, bring marinara sauce to simmer (add a pinch of sugar, garlic & black pepper!).
  • Transfer meatballs to large saute pan with tomato sauce and cover and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook spaghetti.
  • Drain and toss with sauce and meatballs in the same pan.
  • Garnish with basil and parmesan cheese!

Sheryl Lanford
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight dinner, but it's also fancy enough for a weekend meal. I served it with a side of garlicky green beans.


Feroze Rahman
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I added a cup of red wine to the meatballs for extra flavor. Highly recommended!


Ziaudin Mungrio
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I used ground turkey instead of beef to make the meatballs a bit leaner. It was still delicious!


AYOB ZEBARI
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The meatballs were a bit dry for my preference, but the spaghetti was cooked perfectly.


Vincent Zawmek
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This is my go-to recipe for spaghetti and meatballs. It's a crowd-pleaser, every time!


Evias Mugadziws
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I added some chopped vegetables to the meatballs for extra nutrition. It was a hit with my kids!


Umesh Kc
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I'm not the best cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were impressive. I'll definitely be making this again soon!


Aontor Roy
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The meatballs were so moist and flavorful, and the spaghetti was cooked perfectly. My whole family went back for seconds!


Yasir Saab
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This is a classic, easy weeknight dinner that my family enjoys! Mom's go-to for a reason!


SUFYAN Ali SUFYAN Ali
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I'm drooling just looking at this recipe! Can't wait to try it out on my family this weekend. Thanks for sharing!