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Spaghetti & Meatballs (Classics done with ease)

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Spaghetti and Meatballs is the poster for Italian food, it is iconic and tastes amazing!. Today we are making it at home and all you need is 30 minutes.

I start by mixing all my meatball ingredients with ground beef and form meatballs. 1 lb (500g) of ground beef, usually makes 11-12 average sized meatballs.

Complete steps are listed in the recipe card below.

I then boil my pasta (spaghetti) for 10 -12 minutes until its al dente (that satisfying bite).

You can use any pasta shape you like, thats what I love about italian food, it can altered to your favorite flavor, texture, shape etc.

You can make your own sauce but I personaly like the ease and taste of this Classico sweet basil marinara. Feel free to use your favorite marinara. My second favorite is Raos. There are times when I make it myself and store it for late but for the ease and simplicity, I chose this!

Once the sauce is heated, I add my meatballs and let that simmer for 15 minutes and lastly add in my cooked spaghetti and parmesan and mix.

Spaghetti and Meatballs
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Spaghetti and Meatballs

Recipe by amateurprochef
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

20

minutes

Ingredients

  • Spaghetti pasta (4 servings)

  • 1 full bottle Classico Sweet Basil Marinara (You can also use your favorite marinara)

  • 1/2 cup parmesan (optional)

  • Meatballs

  • 500 g ground beef

  • 3/4 cup italian breadcrumbs

  • 1 egg

  • 3/4 tsp salt

  • 1.5 tsp garlic powder

  • 1.5 tsp chilli powder

  • black pepper (to taste)

  • 1/4 cup water

  • 1/2 parmesan

Directions

  • Combine all the ingredients listed under meatballs into a bowl and form meatballs and place on parchment paper so they dont stick.
  • Heat a pan and cook your meatballs for 2-3 minutes per side on medium heat or until all the sides are browned.
  • While cooking your meatballs, boil your pasta (spaghetti) for 10-12 minutes or until al dente. Strain and set aside. I like to add a big pinch of salt in to the boiling water before adding in my pasta.
  • In a separate pan, empty the marinara sauce and add your favorite seasonings and adjust it to your liking. I used oregano, garlic powder, chilli powder and parmesan.
  • Add in your meatballs and let the sauce simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.
  • Add in your cooked spaghetti, parmesan and mix it up.
  • Now its time to ENJOY!

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