👩🏻‍🍳 Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  

• Make the meatballs:

  • In a large bowl, mix together ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Form into 1.5-inch meatballs and place on the baking sheet.
    

• Bake meatballs for 18–20 minutes, or until browned and cooked through (internal temp should reach 160°F for beef or 165°F for turkey).

• Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  

• Make the sauce:

  • While meatballs bake, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic for 2–3 minutes until soft. Add crushed tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    

• Combine & serve:

  • Add baked meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes. Serve over cooked spaghetti and garnish with fresh basil or extra Parmesan if desired.