To Die for Spaghetti and Meatballs-Moms Go to Weeknight Dinner!!

• large egg↗1
• fresh basil↗3 tablespoons
• fresh oregano↗3 tablespoons
• dried parsley↗1 teaspoon
• salt and pepper1⁄4 teaspoon
• garlic powder↗1 teaspoon
• water↗1⁄4 cup
• lean ground beef↗1 1⁄2 lbs
• breadcrumbs↗3⁄4 cup
• parmesan cheese↗1⁄2 cup
• (32 ounce) jar rao's marinara sauce (pricey but tasty!!!)↗1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat over to 350.

2. 2

   In large bowl, mix egg, basil, oregano, parsley, salt, pepper, garlic and water.

3. 3

   Add meat, breadcrumbs, and parmesan cheese and mix until just combined (get your hands dirty it tastes better hand made! ).

4. 4

   Take 2 tbs meat mixture and roll into balls and place on ungreased baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Flip and cook another 10 minutes.

6. 6

   While the meatballs are cooking, bring marinara sauce to simmer (add a pinch of sugar, garlic & black pepper!).

7. 7

   Transfer meatballs to large saute pan with tomato sauce and cover and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.

8. 8

   Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook spaghetti.

9. 9

   Drain and toss with sauce and meatballs in the same pan.

10. 10

    Garnish with basil and parmesan cheese!