Spaghetti and Homemade Meatballs
Serves 4 to 6
Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 lbs. ground beef
- 1 lb. imported spaghetti noodles
- 1 jar Monte Bene pasta sauce (any flavor)
- 1/2 cup unseasoned bread crumbs
- 2 eggs
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup pecorino Romano cheese, grated
- 1 tsp. salt
- Pepper to taste
- Basil leaves, sliced
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 450. Cook pasta al dente, drain, and set aside. Mix 1/2 cup of heated Monte Bene pasta sauce into spaghetti to prevent the pasta from sticking. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, bread crumbs, eggs, garlic, cheese, salt, and pepper. Make meat into 1 1/2" balls and place in a baking dish. Add 1/8" film of water to baking dish to keep meatballs moist. Bake for 12-15 minutes. When meatballs are done, plate the pasta, top with meatballs, and spread remaining pasta sauce evenly. Top with extra pecorino Romano cheese and basil as desired.