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Spaghetti and Meatballs
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Spaghetti and a Meatball

The meatballs in this recipe are LARGE! It is a fun twist on traditional spaghetti and meatballs.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 14 2- to 2 1/2-inch meatballs
Author: Terri @ that's some good cookin'

Ingredients

For the meatballs

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound Italian sausage
  • 1 medium onion, very finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon granulated onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup plain dried bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup milk

For the spaghetti

  • 1 pound package spaghetti, cooked according to package directions
  • 1 (32 ounces) jar favorite pasta sauce or try Simple Roasted Tomato and Garlic Sauce (link in Notes section)
  • grated Parmesan cheese, as desired for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375-degrees F.
  • Add all of the meatball ingredients to a large bowl. Mix together well by hand.
  • Shape into 2-inch to 2 1/2-inch balls. You should get about 14 meatballs. Place on foil lined shallow baking pan. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until meatballs are done. The juices will run clear when the meatballs are done.
  • Serve on top of prepared spaghetti noodles with your favorite bottled or homemade sauce.

Notes

Instead of using a readymade pasta sauce, you may enjoy this Simple Roasted Tomato and Garlic Sauce
Recipe by Terri @ that's some good cookin'