TJ's Classic Spaghetti & Meatballs
Trader Joe'sTJ's Classic Spaghetti & Meatballs
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1 pound Trader Joe's ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1/2 cup Trader Joe's Italian Style Breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Trader Joe's Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons Trader Joe's olive oil
For the Sauce and Pasta
- 12 ounces Trader Joe's Organic Spaghetti
- 24 ounces Trader Joe's Organic Marinara Sauce
- 1/4 cup Trader Joe's fresh basil, chopped, for garnish
- 1/4 cup Trader Joe's Parmesan cheese, grated, for serving
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, Italian style breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Form the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs. You should get about 16-18 meatballs.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Carefully add the meatballs and brown them on all sides, about 5-7 minutes total. They don't need to be cooked through, just browned.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Pour the Trader Joe's Organic Marinara Sauce over the browned meatballs. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and tender.
⏱️ 20 min
- 5
While the meatballs are simmering, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the Trader Joe's Organic Spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Drain the spaghetti and divide it among serving plates. Top with the meatballs and marinara sauce. Garnish with fresh chopped basil and extra grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
⏱️ 3 min
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Trader Joe'sTJ's Classic Spaghetti & Meatballs
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1 pound Trader Joe's ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1/2 cup Trader Joe's Italian Style Breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Trader Joe's Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons Trader Joe's olive oil
For the Sauce and Pasta
- 12 ounces Trader Joe's Organic Spaghetti
- 24 ounces Trader Joe's Organic Marinara Sauce
- 1/4 cup Trader Joe's fresh basil, chopped, for garnish
- 1/4 cup Trader Joe's Parmesan cheese, grated, for serving
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, Italian style breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Form the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs. You should get about 16-18 meatballs.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Carefully add the meatballs and brown them on all sides, about 5-7 minutes total. They don't need to be cooked through, just browned.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Pour the Trader Joe's Organic Marinara Sauce over the browned meatballs. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and tender.
⏱️ 20 min - 5
While the meatballs are simmering, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the Trader Joe's Organic Spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Drain the spaghetti and divide it among serving plates. Top with the meatballs and marinara sauce. Garnish with fresh chopped basil and extra grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
⏱️ 3 min