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Spaghetti and Meatballs
This Spaghetti and Meatballs recipe is a hit with the whole family. Moist, flavorful sausage meatballs are served with a savory marinara sauce atop a pile of spaghetti. This is the perfect family meal for any day of the week.
Servings 6
Calories 669kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 ounces spaghetti
Ground Pork Meatballs
- 2 pounds ground pork sausage
- 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Marinara Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ medium yellow onion chopped finely
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Meatballs
- In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, breadcrumbs, chicken broth, Parmesan, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix with your hands until all the ingredients are incorporated.
- Use a large cookie scoop or spoon to shape the mixture into even balls.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook the meatballs for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until browned, about 9 minutes total. Work in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding.
- Transfer the browned meatballs to a plate and set aside.
Marinara Sauce
- Wipe out the skillet and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Heat over medium-high heat, then sauté the onion and garlic for about 3 minutes, or until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, and sugar until combined.
- Return the meatballs to the skillet, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through and reach 160° Fahrenheit.
Serving
- During the last 10 minutes of simmering, cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Serve the meatballs and sauce over the spaghetti. Garnish with fresh basil and Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 669kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 2112mg | Potassium: 810mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 736IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 4mg