I recommend using a long, slim pasta shape with meatballs for adults. Spaghetti, Capellini, Fettuccine… All delicious! For my children, spaghetti are way too messy, ha! So for them I always make something fun but short – rigatoni are their favorite, and very delicious with meatballs. We also have a green salad with balsamic vinaigrette on the side.
If you’re looking for other side dish ideas than spaghetti, check out my posts on side dish ideas for meatballs OR even more specifically where I answer what sides fo well with spaghetti and meatballs – lots of great ideas ?
Ingredients
For the meatballs:
▢1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
▢1 small-medium onion very finely chopped
▢1 large egg
▢4 tablespoons breadcrumbs
▢2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
▢1 teaspoon dried parsley
▢¼ teaspoon dried garlic powder or more to taste
▢¼ teaspoon salt or more to taste
▢Black pepper to taste
▢Olive oil for baking
For the sauce:
▢½ tablespoon olive oil
▢1 large onion chopped
▢2 tablespoons tomato paste
▢2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
▢¼ teaspoon dried garlic powder or more to taste
▢⅓ cup red wine optional (use broth or water as a substitute)
▢1 (14-oz) can diced tomatoes
▢1 (14-oz) can tomato sauce
▢Salt + black pepper to taste
Instructions
Make the meatballs:
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