18 Best Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipes for a Delicious Meal
FEBRUARY 02, 2023
Nothing is more comforting than a plate full of spaghetti and meatballs. This classic Italian-American dish is beloved by many and for good reason — it’s hearty, delicious, and totally satisfying.
Whether you’re looking for a version that’s meaty, cheesy, healthy, or spicy, we’re sure you’ll find the perfect recipe from our selection of the best spaghetti and meatballs recipes.
From traditional Italian-style recipes to a modern low-carb take on the classic dish, we’ve got all the ingredients you need to make a delicious spaghetti and meatballs meal.
So grab your sauce and get cooking!
She Wears Many Hats
Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs
A classic spaghetti and meatballs recipe adapted from Lidia's Favorite Recipes by Lidia Matticchio Bastianich.
5
33,872
29
2 hr 30 min
TOTAL TIME
986
CALORIES
$2.29
PER SERVING
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Go Usto
Classic Spaghetti & Meatballs
This classic Italian recipe is one for all ages! You'll mix British beef mince with panko & grated Italian hard cheese to make tender meatballs. Let them bubble away in a rich tomato sauce packed with 2 of your 5-a-day, then serve over spaghetti. Top it all off with grated cheddar and let the slurpi...
4
2
40 min
TOTAL TIME
737
CALORIES
$3.20
PER SERVING
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Chef in the Burbs
Spaghetti and Meatballs
A classic and comforting Italian dish made with homemade meatballs, spaghetti noodles, and a homemade marinara sauce. Enjoy this delicious, family-favorite recipe!
1
3
25 min
TOTAL TIME
1299
CALORIES
$4.12
PER SERVING
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Seasons and Suppers
Baked Spaghetti and Meatballs
Classic spaghetti and meatballs baked up and topped with mozzarella cheese.
5
925
14
45 min
TOTAL TIME
712
CALORIES
$4.56
PER SERVING
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Half Baked Harvest
Instant Pot Turkey Meatballs and Spaghetti Squash
Homemade flavorful turkey meatballs, in a delicious red sauce, and overtop spaghetti squash. All cooked together in the Instant Pot. Promise, it's not too good to be true.
252
4,733
121
40 min
TOTAL TIME
483
CALORIES
$3.49
PER SERVING
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Swirls of Flavor
One Pot Spaghetti And Meatballs
One Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs is an easy recipe that cooks pasta and homemade meatballs together in a delicious tomato sauce. Ground beef meatballs simmer in a quick homemade sauce and then uncooked spaghetti is added. Skillet spaghetti and meatballs finishes cooking together in one pot for a sauc...
200
258
40 min
TOTAL TIME
668
CALORIES
$2.05
PER SERVING
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Cooklist AI
Classic Spaghetti with Delightful Meatballs
Savor the comforting taste of Classic Spaghetti with Delightful Meatballs. This easy-to-follow recipe provides an inviting meal served with tender, flavorful meatballs swimming in a rich, homemade tomato sauce.
2
50 min
TOTAL TIME
904
CALORIES
$2.45
PER SERVING
Ingredients
Directions
SAUCE
1
Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet or Dutch oven with a lid.
2
Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds without browning.
3
Pour crushed and diced tomatoes into the skillet, increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.
4
Cover the skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, and let it simmer as you prepare the meatballs.
MEATBALLS
5
In a mixing bowl, combine bread crumbs, milk, egg yolk, garlic, and parmesan.
6
Gently mix ground beef and ground pork into the bread mixture, then add 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
7
Shape the mixture into 1 ½-inch meatballs, yielding about 14-16 meatballs.
SAUCE
8
Adjust the sauce's seasoning by adding 1/4 teaspoon sugar and 1 teaspoon salt, then gently place the meatballs into the sauce.
9
Maintain a simmer, cover the skillet, and cook for 15 minutes. Check once to ensure the meatballs aren't sticking to the bottom of the pan.
10
Continue cooking until meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F on an instant-read thermometer.
SPAGHETTI
11
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook spaghetti according to package directions.
PLATING
12
Divide the cooked spaghetti among serving plates and top with meatballs and sauce. Sprinkle additional chopped basil on top for garnish, if desired.
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Son Shine Kitchen
Spaghetti with Homemade Meatballs
Spaghetti and Meatballs is a classic. Make your own meatballs for even more flavor while still having dinner on the table in 30 minutes.
7
15
4
30 min
TOTAL TIME
768
CALORIES
$2.21
PER SERVING
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This is Not Diet Food
Instant Pot Cheesy Spaghetti and Meatballs
Instant Pot Cheesy Spaghetti and Meatballs is an easy and delicious pressure cooker pasta recipe loaded with Italian meatballs, shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese and marinara sauce.
1
723
12
30 min
TOTAL TIME
925
CALORIES
$4.13
PER SERVING
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Mama Bear's Cookbook
Low Carb Spaghetti and Meatballs with Zoodles
Treat yourself to this delicious Low Carb Spaghetti and Meatballs with Zoodles for an easy weeknight meal the whole family will love!
11
188
20
50 min
TOTAL TIME
613
CALORIES
$3.93
PER SERVING
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Tasty
Simple Spaghetti And Meatballs Recipe by Tasty
Here's what you need: onion, crushed tomato, unsalted butter, salt, ground pork, ground beef, onion, garlic, shredded parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, fresh parsley, worcestershire, egg, salt, black pepper, spaghetti, parmesan cheese
624
426
723
1528
CALORIES
$4.03
PER SERVING
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Half Baked Harvest
Spaghetti and Meatballs.
These meatballs could not be more perfect!
19
2,584
40
45 min
TOTAL TIME
492
CALORIES
$3.40
PER SERVING
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Joy in every season
Baked Spaghetti & Meatballs
Enjoy an Italian classic with this easy-to-make Baked Spaghetti & Meatballs dish – layers of deliciousness that will have your family coming back for seconds!
35
11
509
CALORIES
$3.67
PER SERVING
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Framed Cooks
Beef Stroganoff Spaghetti and Meatballs
This classic comfort food just got a delicious makeover! Our Beef Stroganoff Spaghetti and Meatballs is a mouthwatering mix of savory ground beef, smothered in a creamy stroganoff sauce, and served up with a side of perfectly cooked spaghetti. It's a hearty, delicious meal that's sure to be a hit wi...
3
35 min
TOTAL TIME
640
CALORIES
$1.72
PER SERVING
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Pinch of Yum
Skinny Spaghetti and Meatballs
This recipe for skinny Spaghetti and Meatballs uses lean ground turkey and chopped veggies to make perfect little meatballs.
14
44,977
1,074
1 hr 15 min
TOTAL TIME
467
CALORIES
$1.48
PER SERVING
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Miss Fresh
The Best Spaghetti and Beef Meatballs
Every family claims to have THE best spaghetti recipe .... but wait until you try ours! With delicious spiced beef meatballs, the perfect dose of marinara sauce and al dente pasta. Your taste buds will be delighted!
30 min
TOTAL TIME
974
CALORIES
$5.11
PER SERVING
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Simplify, Live, Love
Classic Homemade Spaghetti and Meatballs
A delicious, slow-simmering homemade spaghetti sauce - enhanced with homemade meatballs. So worth suffering through the long simmering time!
1
17
3
3 hr 55 min
TOTAL TIME
238
CALORIES
$0.95
PER SERVING
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A Cozy Kitchen
Best Spaghetti and Meatballs
This comforting Spaghetti and Meatballs recipe is here for us when we need it most! These meatballs are light-as-a-feather, initially roasted and then braised in sauce. This combination makes leftovers, which reheat like a dream.
1
318
4
45 min
TOTAL TIME
1253
CALORIES
$3.64
PER SERVING
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Good Housekeeping
Spaghetti and Air Fryer Meatballs
Air fryer meatballs are easy to make and made from sweet Italian sausage and ground beef. They’re juicy, tender and crisp without the need for excess oil.
164
1
30 min
TOTAL TIME
768
CALORIES
$3.86
PER SERVING
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