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Classic Spaghetti & Meatballs
Instructions
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In a large bowl, combine ground beef and sausage (or turkey). Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, onion salt, and parsley.
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Add beaten eggs, milk, Parmesan, and breadcrumbs to the meat. Mix until well combined.
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Form mixture into evenly sized meatballs and refrigerate for 1 hour to help them hold shape.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs in batches, spacing them out to avoid overcrowding.
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Cook meatballs until browned on each side, about 6–8 minutes total. Remove excess oil if needed.
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Pour in tomato sauce and stir gently to coat meatballs. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through and reach 160°F internally.
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Toss cooked spaghetti with some of the tomato sauce.
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Serve pasta topped with meatballs and plenty of extra Parmesan. Enjoy!
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Moisture Magic 💦Soak breadcrumbs in milk for 5-10 minutes before mixing with meat to create incredibly tender, juicy meatballs that won't become dense or tough.
- Meat Mixing Mastery 🥣Use a light touch when combining meat ingredients - overmixing can lead to tough, compact meatballs. Mix just until ingredients are barely incorporated.
- Flavor Layering Technique 🧄Toast your dried herbs like parsley and garlic powder in a dry pan for 30 seconds before adding to the meat mixture to intensify their aromatic qualities.
- Perfect Browning Hack 🍳Use a combination of olive oil and butter when pan-frying meatballs to achieve a golden-brown crust with rich, complex flavor development.
- Sauce Simmering Secret 🥄Allow meatballs to slowly simmer in tomato sauce for at least 20-25 minutes to help them absorb flavor and become exceptionally tender.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Low Sugar
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