Name: Spaghetti and Meatballs
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil; 4 cloves Garlic (sliced); 1/4 cup Onion (diced small); 1/4 cup Sourdough bread (crust trimmed off and discarded and middle section chopped into small pieces); 1/4 cup Milk; 8 oz Ground beef; 1/4 tsp Dried oregano; 1/4 cup Fresh basil (chopped plus more for garnish); 4 tsp Parmesan cheese (grated); Salt (to taste); Black pepper (to taste); 2 cups Whole tomatoes (canned) (crushed with your hands in a bowl (preferably San Marzano tomatoes)); 1/2 cup Water; 2 tsp Italian seasoning; 2 tsp Sugar (optional); 4 oz Spaghetti; 1 TBSP Butter; 2 slices Sourdough bread; 2 cloves Garlic (minced); 1/4 cup Mozzarella cheese (shredded); 24 oz Sparkling water (cold); 1 Lemon (sliced); Ice cubes (for serving)

Spaghetti and Meatballs

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Prep Time: 30

Cook Time: 45

Servings:

Calories: 998kcal

Ingredients

Spaghetti and Meatballs

2 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves Garlic sliced
1/4 cup Onion diced small
1/4 cup Sourdough bread crust trimmed off and discarded and middle section chopped into small pieces
1/4 cup Milk
8 oz Ground beef
1/4 tsp Dried oregano
1/4 cup Fresh basil chopped plus more for garnish
4 tsp Parmesan cheese grated
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
2 cups Whole tomatoes (canned) crushed with your hands in a bowl (preferably San Marzano tomatoes)
1/2 cup Water
2 tsp Italian seasoning
2 tsp Sugar optional
4 oz Spaghetti

Garlic Cheesy Bread

1 TBSP Butter
2 slices Sourdough bread
2 cloves Garlic minced
1/4 cup Mozzarella cheese shredded

Lemon Sparkling Water

24 oz Sparkling water cold
1 Lemon sliced
Ice cubes for serving

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Instructions

Prep the ingredients per the instructions above.
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute the garlic and onion until softened. Then remove from the heat.
Make the meatballs: In a bowl, mix together the bread and milk. Let sit for 2 to 3 minutes until soft. Mix in the ground beef, oregano, basil, parmesan, sauteed onion, and garlic, and season with salt and pepper. Mix until well combined. Using your hands, form the meat into equally-sized balls.
Place the skillet back over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches without crowding the pan and sear until nicely browned all over. Remove the meatballs and set aside.
Stir the crushed tomatoes, water, and Italian seasoning into the skillet. Season well with salt and pepper. Add in the meatballs, partially cover with a lid, and bring to a low simmer for about 30 minutes until the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C). Taste the sauce and add more salt to taste or sugar if needed if the sauce is too tart.
While the meatballs are cooking, make the pasta and prepare the garlic bread.
Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the directions on the package.
Preheat the oven broiler on low.
Prep the bread: Drizzle the butter onto the bread, and top with garlic. Then layer cheese on top. Place on a baking sheet.
Place the prepared garlic bread under the broiler until golden brown.
When the pasta is finished, drain well.
Mix together the sparkling water and lemon slices. Serve over ice if desired.
Serve: Toss the pasta in the sauce, and top with meatballs. Garnish with basil. Enjoy with the garlic cheese bread and lemon sparkling water.

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