Baked Meatballs and Spaghetti

Classics that make cents.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground beef
• 1  cup  Italian breadcrumbs
• 2  eggs, lightly beaten
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped fresh Italian parsley (Flat Leaf)
• 3⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, grated and divided
• 1 (48 ounce) jar  marinara sauce
• 2 (16 ounce) packages 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.