Spaghetti and meatballs has always been a favorite to order on an Italian restaurant menu. And many people make spaghetti pretty regularly at home. But do they include meatballs in that meal? Most likely, not! I’m teaching you how to make homemade meatballs so that everyone can enjoy the complete, classic Italian dish.
Ingredients needed:
ground beef panko breadcrumbs whole milk Parmesan cheese onion fresh parsley eggs Italian seasoning garlic powder salt/pepper marinara sauce spaghetti fresh basil
Ingredient notes:
Try using a combination of ground meats. Italian sauce, ground pork, ground turkey and ground veal are all good choices. You can substitute regular breadcrumbs for the panko breadcrumbs. It’s super easy to buy good, jarred marinara sauce (I like the Classico brand). But if you’re up for it, try making my homemade marinara sauce. Spaghetti and meatballs doesn’t have to be made with only spaghetti! Try using other kinds of pasta like penne, rigatoni or rotini.
How to make homemade meatballs:
Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, whole milk, Parmesan cheese, chopped onion, parsley, eggs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and salt/pepper. Form the meat mixture into 3-tablespoon round balls. Place them on a baking sheet and bake until they are cooked through- about 20 minutes. Move the meatballs to a bowl and combine them with warm marinara sauce.
How to make Spaghetti and Meatballs:
Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions. Toss the pasta with marinara sauce. Add the saucy meatballs to the pasta. Add more marinara sauce.
Plate individual servings, and garnish with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
Every day is a good day to make spaghetti and meatballs. It’s a filling meal that everyone loves. If you want to lighten things up, try serving meatballs with marinara sauce over zucchini noodles (zoodles) instead.
Leftovers of spaghetti and meatballs is the best thing ever. Have it for lunch the following day, or have it for dinner two nights in a row. Enjoy!
