Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs

🥘 Ingredients

• black pepper
  1 tsp
• butter
  2 tbsp
• garlic
  3 cloves
• ground beef
  12 oz
• marinara sauce
  2 c
• olive oil
  2 tbsp
• onion
  1 unit
• panko breadcrumbs
  ¼ cup
• parmesan cheese
  ¼ cup
• salt
  1 tsp
• spaghetti
  8 oz
• sugar
  ½ tsp
• tuscan heat spice
  1 tsp
• water
  ½ cup
• zucchini
  1 unit

1. 

   1

   Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 450 degrees. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry all produce. Halve and peel onion ; finely chop one half. Mince or grate garlic . Trim and quarter zucchini lengthwise; thinly slice crosswise.

   onion: 1 unit, garlic: 3 cloves, zucchini: 1 unit
2. 

   2

   In a medium bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs , ½ tsp tuscan heat spice , and ¼ cup water . Let sit until water has mostly absorbed ⏱️ 3 minutes , then add ground beef , half the parmesan cheese , ½ tsp garlic, ½ tsp salt , and ¼ tsp black pepper . Gently combine, then form into 10-12 meatballs.

   panko breadcrumbs: ¼ cup, tuscan heat spice: 1 tsp, water: ½ cup, ground beef: 12 oz, parmesan cheese: ¼ cup, salt: 1 tsp, black pepper: 1 tsp
3. 

   3

   Lightly coat a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil . Place meatballs on prepared sheet. Bake on top rack until browned ⏱️ 15 minutes .

   olive oil: 2 tbsp
4. 

   4

   Meanwhile, heat a large drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and a big pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until softened ⏱️ 6 minutes . Add zucchini and remaining garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until zucchini is tender and lightly browned ⏱️ 4 minutes .
5. 

   5

   Once water is boiling, add spaghetti to pot. Cook until al dente ⏱️ 11 minutes , then drain and set aside. To pan with veggies, add marinara sauce , ¼ cup water, remaining Tuscan Heat Spice, ½ tsp sugar , salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. Cook until slightly thickened ⏱️ 10 minutes . Stir in meatballs. Cook until sauce is very thick and meatballs are cooked through ⏱️ 3 minutes more.

   spaghetti: 8 oz, marinara sauce: 2 c, sugar: ½ tsp
6. 

   6

   Return spaghetti to empty pot. Carefully pour in sauce, including meatballs, and 2 TBSP butter ; toss to coat. If sauce seems dry, add a splash or two of water. Season with salt and pepper. Divide between plates and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.

   butter: 2 tbsp