Spaghetti & Meatballs

 

"Don't you just love Italian food!"

1 pound package angel hair pasta or spaghetti noodles

2 jars of pasta sauce, your favorite variety

 

Meatballs

2 pounds hamburger

1/2 cup bread crumbs, Italian style

2 eggs, beaten

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes or if desired you may use 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped finely

 

Mix all meatball ingredients together and form into meatballs that are about 2-inches in diameter.*  Place on a cookie sheet and bake at 375 degrees for about 20 minutes, turning over 1/2 way through the cooking time.  

 

While meatballs are baking, prepare pasta according to package directions; drain noodles and keep warm until ready to serve.  In a large saucepan, heat pasta sauce over medium heat.  When meatballs are finished cooking, add them to the pasta sauce and simmer for 15-20 minutes.  Serve meatballs with sauce over pasta.  Sprinkle with additional grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.  Serve with garlic bread and a green salad for a delicious Italian meal.

 

*TIP:  To form into evenly sized meatballs, you can use a medium sized ice cream scoop.