By Shona Bonewit
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well incorporated, being careful not to over-mix which can make the meatballs tough.
Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each meatball.
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.
While the meatballs are baking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the jar of marinara sauce and bring it to a simmer.
Add the cooked meatballs to the marinara sauce and gently stir to coat them. Allow them to simmer in the sauce for 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Serve the meatballs and sauce over the cooked spaghetti. Garnish with additional parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, if desired.
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This Main Course Italian recipe is ready in 45 minutes and features ground beef, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese and other delicious ingredients. Contains 650 calories total.
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well incorporated, being careful not to over-mix which can make the meatballs tough.
Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each meatball.
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.
While the meatballs are baking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the jar of marinara sauce and bring it to a simmer.
Add the cooked meatballs to the marinara sauce and gently stir to coat them. Allow them to simmer in the sauce for 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Serve the meatballs and sauce over the cooked spaghetti. Garnish with additional parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, if desired.
Calories per Serving: 650
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