Rao's Authentic Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheese blend

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor, while a cheese blend can be more budget-friendly.

Take 6 frozen meatballs out of the package.

Microwave the meatballs for 8-9 minutes.

Pour the 24 ounce bottle of sauce into a pot.

Add the microwaved meatballs into the pot with the sauce.

Turn the stove on to medium heat and cover the pot.

Once it starts to boil, reduce the heat to low.

Add a couple teaspoons of olive oil to the pot.

Cover the pot and let it cook for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Cook the spaghetti for 13 minutes in a separate pot.

Plate the spaghetti and top it with the sauce and two meatballs.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens