Ultimate Spaghetti and Meatball Adventure
Dive into a bowl of scrumptious spaghetti and meatballs that are not only fun to make but also incredibly tasty! With tender, juicy meatballs smothered in a rich marinara sauce and perfectly cooked noodles, this dish is sure to make dinnertime exciting for any 9-year-old boy. Get ready for a culinary adventure that's easy to follow and full of flavor!
ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cups spaghetti
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
- Grated Parmesan cheese for topping (optional)
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- 2.
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, breadcrumbs, mozzarella cheese, and egg.
- 3.
Mix everything with your hands until well combined.
- 4.
Roll the mixture into meatballs about the size of a golf ball.
- 5.
Place the meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until browned.
- 6.
While the meatballs are cooking, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions.
- 7.
In a saucepan, heat the marinara sauce over medium heat until warmed.
- 8.
Once the meatballs are done, add them to the marinara sauce and let them simmer for a few minutes.
- 9.
Drain the spaghetti and serve it topped with the meatball marinara mix.
- 10.
Garnish with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
