Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 12 ounces spaghetti
  • 3 cups marinara sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • 8 ounces ground beef
  • 8 ounces ground pork
  • 1 large egg (beaten)
  • 1/4 cup Panko
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9×9 baking dish or coat with nonstick spray.
  • In a large bowl, combine beef, pork, egg, Panko, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, allspice and nutmeg; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Using a wooden spoon or clean hands, stir until well combined. Roll the mixture into 1 1/4-to-1 1/2-inch meatballs, forming about 18-20 meatballs.
  • Heat olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add meatballs, in batches, and cook until all sides are browned, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; set aside.
  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well and stir in marinara sauce.
  • Add pasta to the prepared baking dish and top with meatballs; sprinkle with mozzarella. Place into oven and bake until bubbly and heated through, about 15-20 minutes.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.