To Die for Spaghetti and Meatballs-Moms Go to Weeknight Dinner!! |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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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. Love it. Ingredients:
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!!!) |
Directions:
1. Preheat over to 350.
2. In large bowl, mix egg, basil, oregano, parsley, salt, pepper, garlic and water.
3. Add meat, breadcrumbs, and parmesan cheese and mix until just combined (get your hands dirty it tastes better hand made! ).
4. Take 2 tbs meat mixture and roll into balls and place on ungreased baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
5. Flip and cook another 10 minutes.
6. While the meatballs are cooking, bring marinara sauce to simmer (add a pinch of sugar, garlic & black pepper!).
7. Transfer meatballs to large saute pan with tomato sauce and cover and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.
8. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook spaghetti.
9. Drain and toss with sauce and meatballs in the same pan.
10. Garnish with basil and parmesan cheese!
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