Christie's Spaghetti and Meatballs

Get ready to fall in love with Christie's Spaghetti and Meatballs, the ultimate comfort food classic that brings homemade warmth straight to your table. This rich and hearty recipe combines tender, flavor-packed meatballs—made with a savory blend of ground beef, pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and fresh parsley—with a robust marinara sauce simmered to perfection. The secret to ultra-tender meatballs? A touch of milk and gentle mixing! Served over perfectly cooked al dente spaghetti and crowned with extra Parmesan and a sprinkle of parsley, this dish is a guaranteed family favorite that's as satisfying as it is simple to make. With a prep time of only 20 minutes and enough to serve four, Christie's Spaghetti and Meatballs is ideal for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings with loved ones.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef (80% lean)
• 0.5 lb Ground pork
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 large Egg
• 2 tbsp Milk
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 12 oz Spaghetti
• 3 cups Marinara sauce
• 6 cups Water
• 1 tbsp Salt for pasta water

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, minced garlic, egg, milk, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper.

Step 2

Mix the ingredients gently with your hands until just combined. Do not overmix, to keep the meatballs tender.

Step 3

Using your hands, form the mixture into golf-ball-sized meatballs. You should get around 16 meatballs.

Step 4

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches, cooking them for 2-3 minutes on each side, until browned all over. They do not need to be cooked through at this stage. Remove the browned meatballs and set them aside on a plate.

Step 5

In the same skillet, add the marinara sauce and heat it over medium heat until it begins to simmer.

Step 6

Gently add the meatballs to the marinara sauce, ensuring they are submerged. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the meatballs simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt and the spaghetti to the boiling water. Cook according to package directions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Step 8

Drain the spaghetti and return it to the pot. Add a ladle of marinara sauce (without the meatballs) to the spaghetti and toss to coat.

Step 9

To serve, divide the spaghetti among plates or bowls. Top each serving with meatballs and additional marinara sauce. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3402.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3260.1

Total Fat 199.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 67.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6g
Cholesterol 759.4mg	0%
Sodium 10872.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 174.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.4g	0%
Total Sugars 23.1g
Protein 183.9g	0%

Vitamin D 94.9IU	0%
Calcium 656.4mg	0%
Iron 21.8mg	0%
Potassium 1478.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.6%

Protein: 22.8%

Carbs: 21.6%