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Classic Spaghetti & Meatballs
Instructions
1
In a large bowl, combine ground beef and sausage (or turkey). Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, onion salt, and parsley.
2
Add beaten eggs, milk, Parmesan, and breadcrumbs to the meat. Mix until well combined.
3
Form mixture into evenly sized meatballs and refrigerate for 1 hour to help them hold shape.
4
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs in batches, spacing them out to avoid overcrowding.
5
Cook meatballs until browned on each side, about 6–8 minutes total. Remove excess oil if needed.
6
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.
7
Toss cooked spaghetti with some of the tomato sauce.
8
Serve pasta topped with meatballs and plenty of extra Parmesan. Enjoy!
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Chill Your Meatball Mixture 🧊Refrigerate the meat mixture for at least 30 minutes before forming meatballs; this prevents them from falling apart during pan-frying and ensures they stay tender and juicy inside.
- Use a Combination of Meats 🥩Blending ground beef with sausage or turkey adds depth and richness while keeping meatballs from becoming dense; the sausage fat keeps them moist even after simmering.
- Finish Cooking in Tomato Sauce 🍅After browning, simmer meatballs in tomato sauce for 15-20 minutes rather than cooking them completely beforehand; this allows them to absorb flavor while the sauce prevents drying out.
- Don't Overwork the Meat 🙌Mix ingredients gently by hand just until combined; overworking develops gluten and creates tough, dense meatballs instead of light, airy ones.
- Reserve Pasta Water for Sauce 💧Save 1 cup of starchy pasta cooking water to thin or emulsify your tomato sauce, creating a silkier coating that clings better to both spaghetti and meatballs.
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Diet at a Glance
Low Sugar
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