To Die For Spaghetti And Meatballs-moms Go To Weeknight Dinner!!

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 large egg
• 3 tablespoons fresh basil
• 3 tablespoons fresh oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
• 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
• 1 (32 ounce) jar rao's marinara sauce (pricey but tasty!!!)

Recipe

• 1 preheat over to 350.
• 2 in large bowl, mix egg, basil, oregano, parsley, salt, pepper, garlic and water.
• 3 add meat, breadcrumbs, and parmesan cheese and mix until just combined (get your hands dirty it tastes better hand made! ).
• 4 take 2 tbs meat mixture and roll into balls and place on ungreased baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
• 5 flip and cook another 10 minutes.
• 6 while the meatballs are cooking, bring marinara sauce to simmer (add a pinch of sugar, garlic & black pepper!).
• 7 transfer meatballs to large saute pan with tomato sauce and cover and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.
• 8 bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook spaghetti.
• 9 drain and toss with sauce and meatballs in the same pan.
• 10 garnish with basil and parmesan cheese!