Mama’s Best Ever Spaghetti & Meatballs

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 4

Mama’s Best Ever Spaghetti & Meatballs – A Classic Family Favorite!

by The Chefin Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
	1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
	2 eggs
	1 jar Chunky Tomato Garlic and Onion Sauce
	12 ounces spaghetti , cooked and drained

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

630

Sugar

Fat

27g

Mama’s Best Ever Spaghetti & Meatballs is a classic comfort food that has been enjoyed by families for generations. Meatballs are made from a mixture of ground beef, breadcrumbs, and eggs, which are then baked in the oven until cooked through. The Chunky Tomato Garlic and Onion Sauce is heated on the stovetop and the meatballs are added and simmered for a few minutes until hot and flavorful. The dish is then served over a bed of cooked spaghetti for a hearty and satisfying meal.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.	Combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, and eggs in a large bowl until thoroughly mixed.
3.	Using your hands, shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs.
4.	Place them on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
5.	In a large saucepan, heat the Chunky Tomato Garlic and Onion Sauce until hot.
6.	Add the meatballs to the sauce and let simmer for 10-15 minutes.
7.	Serve the meatballs and sauce over the cooked spaghetti.
8.	Enjoy!

PROS

Mama’s Best Ever Spaghetti & Meatballs is a classic family favorite that is sure to please everyone.

The recipe is easy to prepare, and the resulting dish is delicious and filling.

The meatballs can be prepared ahead of time and reheated in the sauce when ready to serve.

CONS

The dish can be high in calories and fat.

It may not be a healthy option for those on a low-calorie or low-fat diet.

The recipe may take longer to prepare than some other pasta dishes.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Mama’s Best Ever Spaghetti & Meatballs may not be the healthiest option, it does have some nutritional benefits.
The lean ground beef is a good source of protein, iron, and zinc.
The tomato sauce provides lycopene, which has been linked to reducing the risk of certain cancers.