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spaghetti and meatballs
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Mom & Nonna's Spaghetti & Meatballs

A cherished family recipe — tender homemade meatballs fried golden then simmered in a simple San Marzano marinara, served over spaghetti with plenty of parmigiano.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: The Cooking Mawma
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20)
  • 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
  • 6 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 1/2 cup Italian style bread crumbs
  • 1.5 cups parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1.5 tsp beef bouillon
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp salt and pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, for frying
  • 2 (28 oz) cans D.O.P San Marzano whole tomatoes, blended
  • 4 garlic cloves, sliced/minced
  • 8 fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tsp kosher salt, more to taste
  • 1 lb spaghetti
  • Parmigiano reggiano cheese, for topping

Nutrition

Calories: 1234kcal | Carbohydrates: 103g | Protein: 61g | Fat: 63g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 28g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 235mg | Sodium: 2939mg | Potassium: 925mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1147IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 453mg | Iron: 7mg