Mom's Spaghetti & Meatballs

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 08:48:30 GMT

Step 1

Set the oven rack to the lower-middle position and set oven to broil. Line large baking sheet with foil and lightly grease with olive oil. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl, add ground beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, parmesan, spinach, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Use hands to mix until combined.

Step 3

Roll ground beef mixture between hands, forming meatballs about the size of an egg. Evenly space meatballs on baking sheet (there should be about 14 to 15 meatballs).

Step 4

Broil the meatballs in oven until surface is browned, about 10 to 12 minutes. Turn over and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes to lightly brown the other side.

Step 5

Transfer the meatballs to cooking pot and cover with sauce. Cover pot with the lid slightly ajar and simmer on low heat for at least 1 ½ hours, checking and stirring every 20 minutes, or as needed. The meatballs should be fork tender when sliced.

Step 6

Bring pot of salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti until al dente.

Step 7

Serve meatballs with spaghetti topped with sauce, sliced basil, and parmesan cheese.

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