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This easy homemade spaghetti and meatballs recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. Prep the meatballs the day before and then pop them in the oven when it's time for dinner!
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Easy Homemade Spaghetti and Meatballs

This easy homemade spaghetti and meatballs recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. Prep the meatballs the day before and then pop them in the oven when it's time for dinner!
Course Dinner | Lunch
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 556.1kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • ¾ cup panko bread crumbs
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon parsley minced
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg grated
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 16 ounce spaghetti noodles
  • 24 ounce pasta sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400ºF. Spray a large cookie sheet with cooking spray.
  • Mix together ground beef, ground pork, egg, panko bread crumbs, garlic, parsley, nutmeg, salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
  • Form into 1-inch balls and place on prepared cookie sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until meatballs are browned and cooked through.
  • Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook spaghetti noodles to package directions. Remove from heat and drain, setting aside.
  • Heat pasta sauce in a medium saucepan. When hot, add cooked meatballs and toss in sauce.
  • Serve cooked spaghetti noodles with the cooked meatballs.

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Nutrition

Calories: 556.1kcal | Carbohydrates: 51.3g | Protein: 29.2g | Fat: 25.3g | Saturated Fat: 9.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10.7g | Trans Fat: 0.7g | Cholesterol: 101.5mg | Sodium: 671mg | Potassium: 720.5mg | Fiber: 3.4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 444.6IU | Vitamin C: 7.3mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 3.6mg