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Homemade Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe

This homemade recipe is perfect for special occasions from birthdays to anniversaries!
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Servings: 5
Calories: 1104kcal

Equipment

  • Stock Pot
  • Oven
  • Ice Cream Scooper
  • Broiler Pan

Ingredients

Marinara Sauce

  • 3 Medium onions, diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 Green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 tbsp Oregano
  • 1 tbsp Parsley
  • 1 tsp Basil
  • 1 tsp Majoram
  • 28 oz Canned tomato purée
  • 12 oz Canned tomato paste
  • 15 oz Canned diced tomatoes
  • 1 dash Cayenne pepper
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 3 tbsp olive oil

Meatballs

  • 2 lbs Ground beef
  • 1 lb Ground pork
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 3 Egg yolks
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Minced garlic
  • 4 tbsp Fresh parsley, shopped
  • 3 slices Gluten-free bread, breadcrumbs
  • 1 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 Small onion, diced and sautéed

Instructions

Marinara

  • Add oil into a stock pot under medium heat
  • Add oil and pepper, sautée until softened
  • Add the rest of the ingredients
  • Turn the heat to low and cook for a minimum of 1hr.

Meatballs

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees
  • In a large bowl mix the salt, pepper, buttermilk, egg yolks and breadcrumbs. Allow to sit for 5 minutes.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients and mix.
  • Using an ice cream scoop, create uniform 2" or 3" meatballs and place on a broiler pan.
  • Cook for 20-25 minutes or until brown
  • Add to your favorite marinara sauce and serve over pasta.

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Notes

This homemade and gluten-free spaghetti and meatballs recipe makes large portions! Pro-tip: make meatball subs for left overs.

Nutrition

Calories: 1104kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 65g | Fat: 75g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 330mg | Sodium: 2123mg | Potassium: 2396mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 2332IU | Vitamin C: 71mg | Calcium: 515mg | Iron: 11mg
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