Family-Style Spaghetti with Homemade Meatballs

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A vibrant pasta dish featuring plump herb-infused meatballs in a garlicky tomato sauce, served with a sprinkle of fresh basil. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, pairs ground beef, ground pork, fresh bread crumbs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 45 min Serves 6 Italian cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, mix 1 lb ground beef, 1/2 lb ground pork, 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs, 1 egg, 1/4 cup minced parsley, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until combined.
  2. Step 2: Form mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 28 oz diced tomatoes, 2 tbsp tomato paste, and 1 tsp dried oregano. Simmer for 20 minutes until thickened.
  5. Step 5: Add baked meatballs to sauce and simmer for 10 minutes to meld flavors. Meanwhile, cook 12 oz spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes).
  6. Step 6: Drain spaghetti, toss with 1/4 cup fresh basil, and serve topped with meatballs and sauce.

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