How to Make Mama's Best Ever Spaghetti and Mozzarella Meatballs - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the comforting embrace of a classic Italian dish, and nothing says comfort food quite like a heaping plate of spaghetti and meatballs. This recipe for Mama's Best Ever Spaghetti and Mozzarella Meatballs is a celebration of tradition, flavor, and family that will have you feeling like you're sitting at your nonna's kitchen table with every bite.

At the heart of this dish are tender and flavorful meatballs made with ground beef, Italian sausage, and a generous...

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Ingredients

  • olive oil for greasing pan
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ⅓ cup Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (24 ounce) jar Ragu Old World Style Traditional Pasta Sauce
  • 12 ounces spaghetti, cooked and drained
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or more as needed for serving

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a large rimmed baking sheet with olive oil.
  • Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, mozzarella cheese, egg, and garlic in a medium bowl; mix well. Use a 1/4 cup measure or ice cream scoop to portion into 12 to 13 meatballs. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned and cooked through, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a meatball should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  • Bring sauce to a simmer in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Place cooked meatballs into sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Place hot pasta into a large bowl. Ladle some sauce over hot pasta; toss to coat. Serve with more sauce and meatballs; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Nutrition

    526 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 94mg
    • Sodium: 1006mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 58g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 202mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 351mg