Ingredients for 5 Star Spaghetti Meatballs
- 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
- Not specified in recipe
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 pound mild Italian sausage
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
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How to Make 5 Star Spaghetti Meatballs
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, gently combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Do not overmix.
- Roll the meatball mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs on all sides.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer, then transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- While the meatballs are baking, cook spaghetti according to package directions.
- Drain the spaghetti and add it to the skillet with the meatballs and sauce. Toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
45 g
Sugar
10g
Fat
55g
Carbs
5g
