Killer Spaghetti And Meatballs Recipe

Name: Killer Spaghetti And Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For Sauce:; 1 onion, thinly sliced; 3 cloves minced garlic; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 14.5 oz cans of tomato sauce; 1 6 oz (small) can of tomato paste; 1/2 cup water; 1 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp pepper; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 2 tbsp Italian or pizza seasoning; 1 tsp sugar; 1/2 cup fresh basil, thinly sliced; 1 lb. spaghetti, cooked according to package directions; for Meatballs:; 1.25# ground beef (good quality); 3/4 cup Italian bread crumbs; 3 cloves minced garlic; 1/2 cup milk; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 cups grated or shredded mozzarella; 1/2 cup diced onion; 2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. pepper; 1 tsp. garlic powder; 2 tbsp. Italian or pizza seasoning (or 1 tbsp each dried oregano and dried basil)

Servings: persons

For Sauce:
1 onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves minced garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
2 14.5 oz cans of tomato sauce
1 6 oz (small) can of tomato paste
1/2 cup water
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp Italian or pizza seasoning
1 tsp sugar
1/2 cup fresh basil, thinly sliced
1 lb. spaghetti, cooked according to package directions
for Meatballs:
1.25# ground beef (good quality)
3/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
3 cloves minced garlic
1/2 cup milk
2 eggs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups grated or shredded mozzarella
1/2 cup diced onion
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. garlic powder
2 tbsp. Italian or pizza seasoning (or 1 tbsp each dried oregano and dried basil)

1
Prepare meatballs first.
2
Preheat oven to 375. Spray a baking sheet lightly with cooking spray. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Using your hands, mix well so that all ingredients are incorporated through, but do not overmix. Shape mixture into golf ball-sized balls and place on baking sheets. Bake for 30-45 minutes or to desired level of doneness. You may want to turn heat up to 425 after 30 minutes if you want a crustier outside on the meatball. Makes 25-30.
3
While meatballs are baking, cook the pasta and start the sauce.
4
In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook until soft. Add garlic, cook for 1 minute. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste and water. Stir until well combined. Lower heat to a simmer. Add all of the seasonings and stir well. Continue to simmer until sauce and seasonings are well blended. Serve over 1/2 to 1 pound of pasta cooked according to package directions. Top with fresh basil.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 27 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For Sauce:, 1 onion, thinly sliced, 3 cloves minced garlic, 2 tbsp olive oil, and more.

Yes, Killer Spaghetti And Meatballs falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Killer Spaghetti And Meatballs

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