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Spaghetti and Meatballs

Written by Tyler Vorce on

Last Updated on January 15, 2025

Spaghetti and Meatballs is a timeless classic, perfect for a comforting family dinner. Juicy, oven-baked meatballs simmered in rich marinara sauce pair beautifully with tender spaghetti and a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Simple, hearty, and satisfying!

Spaghetti and Meatballs

Savor the timeless delight of Spaghetti and Meatballs, juicy, herb-infused meatballs simmered in rich marinara, served over perfectly cooked spaghetti. Topped with freshly grated Parmesan, it’s a heartwarming classic everyone will love.
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Protein: Beef
Cut: Ground Beef
Course: dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 3

Ingredients

  • 1 lbs Butcherbox ground beef
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 onion
  • 1/2 cup panko
  • 1/2 bunch parsley
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp chili flake
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 4 cups your favorite marinara sauce
  • 1 oz Parmesan cheese
  • 1 lbs spaghetti
  • Anything Seasoning To taste
  • kosher salt To taste

Instructions

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 425F.
  • Fill the large pot with water and cover with a lid, and bring to a boil.
  • Add the beef, panko, milk and egg in the mixing bowl.
  • Peel and finely mince the onion, add it to the bowl along with the beef mixture.
  • Grate the parmesan into the bowl.
  • Chop the parsley and add it to the bowl.
  • Sprinkle in the dried oregano, chili flake, and season with a generous pinch of Anything Seasoning.
  • Mix with your hands until homogenous.
  • Heat a saute pan over high heat.  Add a small amount of oil to the pan and saute a very small piece of meatball mix - this is your chef taster!  Taste the tester and adjust the seasoning.
  • Form the mixture into meatballs and place them onto the sheet tray.

How to Cook

  • Bake the meatballs for 25 minutes in the oven.
  • Remove the meatballs from the oven and transfer them to the medium pot.  Cover with the marinara sauce and bring to the simmer.
  • Turn heat down to a gentle simmer and continue to cook meatballs for about 20 minutes.  Taste and adjust the seasoning with more Anything Seasoning.
  • Lightly season the large pot of water with kosher salt and add the pasta.
  • Cook the pasta, stirring occasionally, for 9 minutes or until al dente.
  • Drain the pasta and plate.  Top with the meatballs and sauce and generously grate parmesan all over the top. Enjoy!
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