Baked Meatballs and Spaghetti

Submitted by Kimschmee

"Classics that make cents."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 680.38 g ground beef
• 236.59 ml Italian breadcrumbs
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 59.14 ml chopped fresh Italian parsley (Flat Leaf)
• 177.44 ml parmesan cheese, grated and divided
• 1360.77 g jar marinara sauce
• 2 (907.18 g) package spaghetti

directions

1. Prepare over to 400°F, in a large bowl combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, garlic parsley, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan, and salt and pepper to taste. Shape into 1 1/2-inch meatballs.
2. Place meatballs on a metal rack coated with nonstick cooking spray. Place rack on a foil-lined baking pan. Bake 20 minutes or until meatballs are browned and an instant-read thermometer registers 155°F.
3. Place marinara sauce in a large, heavy pot over medium heat,; bring to boiling. Add meatballs; reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, 20 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti al dente according to package directions. Drain; set aside. Serve meatballs with spaghetti, and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.