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Easy Meatballs For Spaghetti In Oven

Meatballs are one of those classic comfort foods that everyone loves. Whether you're making them for a family dinner, a potluck, or just to have on hand for easy meals throughout the week, this recipe for easy meatballs for spaghetti in the oven is sure to be a hit. Made with just a few simple ingredients, these meatballs are flavorful, juicy, and perfect for topping your favorite pasta dishes.

Ingredients:

For the meatballs:

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For the sauce:

  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For serving:

  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • Grated parmesan cheese, for topping
  • Fresh basil, chopped, for topping
Meatballs For Spaghetti In Oven

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, milk, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  3. Form the mixture into balls, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and browned on the outside.
  5. While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce. In a large saucepan, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the onion is translucent.
  6. Add the crushed tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper to the pan. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until it has thickened slightly.
  7. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain the pasta and divide it among serving bowls.
  8. Top the spaghetti with the meatballs and sauce.
  9. Garnish with grated parmesan cheese and fresh basil, if desired.

Tips:

  • Make sure to use a lean ground beef for this recipe to prevent the meatballs from being too greasy.
  • If you don't have breadcrumbs on hand, you can use crushed crackers or even oatmeal instead.
  • If you don't have fresh garlic, you can use garlic powder instead.
  • If you prefer a spicier sauce, you can add some red pepper flakes to the pan when you add the tomatoes.
  • If you have leftovers, store the meatballs and sauce separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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