Kids Spaghetti & Meatballs Mania
Chef Jason
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Chef Jason
Servings
4
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
45 minutes
Hey everyone, Chef Jason here! Get ready for Spaghetti & Meatballs Mania! 🍝 Juicy, seasoned meatballs made from ground beef, panko, and a hint of Parmesan are baked to golden perfection. They’re then simmered in a rich marinara sauce and served over a bed of perfectly cooked spaghetti. Topped with a generous sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan, this dish is the ultimate comfort food—warm, hearty, and absolutely delicious. 🧀🍅✨
Ingredients
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1 pound ground beef
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1 egg
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¼ yellow onion
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½ cup panko breadcrumbs
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¼ bunch parsley
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¼ teaspoon dried oregano
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¼ teaspoon red chili flake
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2 ounces milk
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2 cups your favorite marinara sauce
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1 ounce Parmesan cheese
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10 ounces spaghetti
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To taste, Balinese Truffle Salt
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Cutting board
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Knife
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Wooden spoon
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Medium pot
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Tongs
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Mixing bowl
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Kosher salt
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Pan spray
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Large pot
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Strainer
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Cheese grater or microplane
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Sheet tray lined with aluminum foil, sprayed with pan spray
Mise en Place 🔪
Directions
Prep 🥒
Fill the large pot with water and cover with a lid, heat over medium-low heat.
Preheat the oven to 425F.
Add the beef, panko, milk and egg in the mixing bowl.
Peel and finely mince the onion, add it to the bowl along with the beef mixture.
Grate half of the parmesan, and add it to the bowl.
Chop the parsley and add it to the bowl.
Add the oregano and chili flake to the bowl as well.
Season the meatball mix with Balinese Truffle Salt and mix with your hands until homogenous.
Form into meatballs and place them onto the sheet tray.
How to Cook 🍳
Bake the meatballs for 25 minutes in the oven.
Remove the meatballs from the oven and transfer them to the medium pot. Cover with the marinara sauce and bring to the simmer.
Turn heat down to a gentle simmer and continue to cook meatballs for about 20 minutes.
Lightly season the large pot of water with kosher salt and add the pasta.
Cook the pasta, stirring occasionally, for 9 minutes or until al dente.
Drain the pasta and plate. Top with the meatballs and sauce and generously grate parmesan all over the top. Nice job making a plate of delicious meatballs!!!!!!