Quick weeknight version of my 8 hour sauce!
"Nothing beats a classic! This recipe for Meatballs and Marinara Sauce is one of my go-to dishes that never fails to satisfy everyone at the table."
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Servings – 4
Prep Time – 20 Minutes
Cook Time – 30 Minutes
Ingredients:
Meatballs
1 lb. ground beef, you can also substitute the ground beef with a combination of beef, pork and veal
1/2 cup Italian flavored bread crumbs
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons dried parsley
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup milk
2 eggs, beaten
Marinara Sauce
1/4 cup olive oil
3/4 cup yellow onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 28-oz. can San Marzano style chopped tomatoes in puree
1 28 oz. can San Marzano style crushed tomatoes
1 small can Italian tomato paste
2 tsp. Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
12 torn basil leaves
Directions:
Meatballs
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine all meatball ingredients and mix well. Using a small 1 1/2-inch scoop, form balls.
Place the meatballs on the prepared sheet and bake for 20 minutes, flipping the meatballs halfway through.
Remove from oven and add to marinara sauce to finish cooking.
Marinara Sauce
In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, stirring often, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring constantly.
Add all the remaining ingredients except the basil leaves and stir until well combined.
Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Add the torn basil leaves and the meatballs and continue to cook until meatballs are warmed through. About 15 -30 minutes.
Serve over your spaghetti, sprinkle with extra parmesan cheese with a side of fresh crusty Italian bread!
Nutrition: Sauce and Meatballs Only
Calories: 561kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 169mg | Sodium: 1240mg | Potassium: 562mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 243mg | Iron: 5mg
"Spaghetti and Meatballs is a classic Italian dish that never disappoints!"
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