Monster Meatballs over Spaghetti with Olive Eyes
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Large Pot
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 16 black olives
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. In a mixing bowl combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until evenly blended.
- Shape the mixture into 8 meatballs and place them on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes.
- While the meatballs bake, pour the marinara sauce into a skillet and heat over medium. Once the meatballs finish baking, add them to the sauce and let them simmer for 10 minutes.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to package directions, then drain.
- Divide the spaghetti among four plates. Spoon sauce and two meatballs over each portion. Press two black olives into the top of each meatball to form eyes.
Notes
Form the meatballs a day ahead and store them covered in the refrigerator so they are ready to bake at dinnertime. Press the olives in while the meatballs are still warm from the sauce so they stay in place. Leftovers reheat well in a covered skillet with a splash of water to loosen the sauce.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Equipment: Mixing Bowl, Baking Sheet, Large Pot, Skillet
Cuisine: Italian
Equipment: Mixing Bowl, Baking Sheet, Large Pot, Skillet