Spaghetti and Meatballs

Here’s a quick, easy and delicious Spaghetti and Meatball recipe to add to your weeknight repertoire. The meatballs are tender and flavorful —  and you’ll love that they’re baked instead of fried. To cut down on cooking time, I cheat and use a good quality store bought sauce, such as Rao’s, but if you have a homemade sauce that you like, by all means use it. Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 1 large egg
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil (plus more for serving)
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup water
• 1-1/2 pounds ground "meatloaf mix" (approximately equal parts ground beef, pork and veal)
• 3/4 cup dried Italian style bread crumbs (such as Progresso)
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (plus more for serving)
• Large jar (32 oz) good quality Marinara sauce (such as Rao's)
• 1 pound spaghetti

Instructions

1. Set rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together egg, basil, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper, garlic and water. Add meat, breadcrumbs and Parmesan and mix until just combined (your hands are the best tool). Do not overwork it.
3. .................................

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