Recipe: Grandma’s Spaghetti & Meatballs

Recipe: Grandma’s Spaghetti & Meatballs recipe

Classic spaghetti and meatballs with grass-fed beef...

PREP TIME

20

COOK TIME

20

YIELD

6

Ingredients

2 pounds ground Verde Farms beef

2/3 cup chopped drained roasted red peppers from a jar

2 large garlic cloves, peeled

2/3 cup breadcrumbs or panko

2 large eggs

1/2 cup coarsely grated onion

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon minced fresh marjoram

2 teaspoons dried crushed red pepper

1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Mix the beef with all of the ingredients using moistened hands. Let stand 15 minutes.
  3. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with plastic wrap.
  4. Roll the meat mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs.
  5. Arrange the meatballs on the sheet. (These can be made a day ahead — simply cover with plastic wrap and chill.)
  6. Bake for 20 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
  7. Add the meatballs to your favorite spaghetti and red sauce, and serve. Bon appétit!

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