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Close-up of spaghetti and meatballs on a white marble surface, showcasing rich tomato sauce and fresh basil.

Ina Garten Spaghetti And Meatballs Recipe

A classic Italian-inspired dish featuring tender meatballs served over spaghetti with rich marinara sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 850
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 1 pound spaghetti
Meat
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground beef
Breadcrumbs and Cheese
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
Olive oil for frying
  • Olive oil for frying

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, onion, garlic, egg, salt, and pepper. Form into 1.5-inch meatballs.
  3. Brown meatballs in olive oil, then transfer to a baking dish with marinara sauce. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
  4. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain.
  5. Serve spaghetti topped with meatballs and sauce, garnished with Parmesan and parsley if desired.

Notes

Use fresh parsley for best flavor and consider adding extra Parmesan on top before serving.