Meatball Recipe for Spaghetti

Looking for the best meatball recipe for spaghetti or meatball sandwiches? I'm sharing all my tips and tricks to make this easily!

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You don't have to bake or fry the meatballs first...you just put them straight in the sauce to cook!

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Ingredients

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Good quality meat makes the best meatball for spaghetti

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Mix

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Saute

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Add

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COOKING THE MEATBALLS RIGHT IN THE SAUCE ADDS SO MUCH UMAMI (MOUTH WATERING FLAVOR)!

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Serve

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Meatball Recipe for Spaghetti

No Bake or Fry

Looking for the best meatball recipe for spaghetti or meatball sandwiches? I'm sharing all my tips and tricks to make this easily!

You don't have to bake or fry the meatballs first...you just put them straight in the sauce to cook!

Why this meatball recipe?

Ingredients

GROUND BEEF GROUND PORK BREADCRUMBS SEASONING CANNED TOMATOES GARLIC ONION AND A FEW MORE...

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Good quality meat makes the best meatball for spaghetti

Recipe Notes

And water is the secret ingredient to a tender meatball

Mix

02

THE MEATS TOGETHER ALONG WITH THE BREADCRUMBS AND SEASONING.

Saute

03

ONIONS AND GARLIC IN LARGE STOCKPOT. ADD SEASONING AND PASTE.

Add

04

THE TOMATO SAUCE AND REST OF THE GOOD STUFF PLUS THE MEATBALLS!

COOKING THE MEATBALLS RIGHT IN THE SAUCE ADDS SO MUCH UMAMI (MOUTH WATERING FLAVOR)!

Recipe Tip

Serve

THE MEATBALLS OVER SPAGHETTI AND A SPRINKLING OF PARMESAN CHEESE. THE BEST FAMILY DINNER!

Meet Lori

I believe good comfort food is approachable, has a kiss of Italian flavor, and shouldn't take hours to make. Grab a seat at the table!