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this spaghetti and meatballs recipe — a classic comfort dish that's been elevated with fresh herbs and a blend of beef and pork for the ultimate flavor.
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Spaghetti With Homemade Meatballs

Course Dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 30 meatballs

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef 80% fat or greater
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • ¼ large white or yellow onion finely minced
  • 3 to 4 large cloves garlic finely minced
  • ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese freshly grated (+ additional for serving)
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves woody stems removed
  • 16- ounce box spaghetti
  • 24- ounce jar marinara sauce
  • Sprigs of fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

  • Adjust your oven racks so your oven is divided into thirds. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine beef, pork, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, eggs, and whole milk. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add chopped herbs to the bowl and combine everything using clean hands. Do not overwork.
  • Form the mixture into balls and arrange them on two baking sheets. Do not overcrowd.
  • Place the meatballs in the oven for 8 minutes. Remove from oven, turn each meatball, and return to the oven for another 8 to 10 minutes or until several meatballs have an internal temperature of 160°F. Set aside.
  • While the meatballs are baking, cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse, and set aside.
  • Pour the marinara into a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the baked meatballs to the sauce. Turn the meatballs while cooking to fully coat them in the sauce.
  • Pile the cooked spaghetti onto a serving platter, top with the saucy meatballs, and garnish with parmesan and fresh basil.