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Spaghetti with Baked Meatballs

Spaghetti with Baked Meatballs

5 from 1 vote
This Spaghetti and Meatballs recipe is a flavorful comforting dish easy to prepare, perfect for lunch or dinner. The meatballs are baked until cooked through and added to a delicious slow cooked marinara sauce that goes on top of al dente spaghetti. Parmesan is sprinkled on top and you have one amazing meal that all family will enjoy.
Servings 6 servings
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
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Ingredients
  

Meatballs

  • 1 pound (500g) lean ground beef
  • 1 small onion , finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1/4 cup (35g) breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg , lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup (25g) Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp (15g) worcestershire sauce
  • fresh parsley , half a bunch
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) black pepper

Marinara Sauce

  • 2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil
  • 1 medium onion , chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves , minced
  • 3 (14 oz, 400g) cans, , diced tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup (80g) tomato paste
  • 1 ½ cups (360ml) water
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • Fresh basil
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) black pepper
  • 1-2 tsp (5-10g) sugar

Pasta

  • 16 oz (450g) dried spaghetti

Instructions
 

Prepare the Marinara Sauce.

  • In a large skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and saute for 3 minutes.
  • Add garlic and cook one more minute. Stir in tomato paste and cook for another minute.
  • Add diced tomatoes, water, oregano, basil, salt, pepper and sugar.

Meanwhile prepare the meatballs.

  • Preheat the oven to 400ºF (200C) and grease a baking sheet with oil.
  • Place beef into a large bowl and add all the rest of  ingredients: onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, worcestershire sauce, Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, salt and pepper.
  • Mix together until combined, make sure not to overwork the mixture.
  • Form into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for about 20 minutes or until meatballs are slightly browned.
  • When Marinara Sauce is ready add meatballs into the sauce and cook for 10 minutes more.

Cook spaghetti.

  • Meanwhile cook spaghetti according to package directions.
  • Scoop sauce and meatballs on top of spaghetti, sprinkle grated Parmesan and fresh basil and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving out of 6Calories: 518kcalCarbohydrates: 62.2gProtein: 37.4gFat: 13.6gSaturated Fat: 3.7gCholesterol: 153mgSugar: 11g
Calories: 518kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: baked meatballs, Marinara Sauce with baked meatballs, spaghetti meatballs, spaghetti with baked meatballs