Spaghetti & Meatballs

Spaghetti & Meatballs

Ingredients

For Meatballs

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For Sauce

  • 1 jar Rao’s Homemade Marinara Sauce

For Spaghetti

  • 1 lb. Rao’s Spaghetti Noodles
  • Salt for boiling water

Directions

Preparing the Meatballs

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, minced garlic, egg, salt, and pepper.
  • Mix the ingredients together until well combined.
  • Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.

Cooking the Meatballs

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a bit of olive oil.
  • Place the meatballs in the skillet and brown on all sides, cooking for about 5-7 minutes.
  • Once browned, add the jar of Rao’s Homemade Marinara Sauce to the skillet, ensuring the meatballs are coated in the sauce.
  • Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for an additional 15-20 minutes until they are cooked through.

Cooking the Spaghetti

  • While the meatballs are simmering, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Cook the Rao’s Homemade Spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente.
  • Drain the spaghetti and set aside.

Serving

  • Place a serving of spaghetti on each plate.
  • Top the spaghetti with the meatballs and a generous amount of Rao’s Homemade Marinara Sauce.
  • Optionally, sprinkle with additional grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley for garnish. Enjoy!