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Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs
When it comes to meatballs, skip the fussy frying and bake them instead for equally satisfying results.

Spaghetti and meatballs is Italian American comfort food at its very best. While you can cozy up at just about any red sauce joint in the States to dig into a plate, making the dish at home is as satisfying to prepare as it is to enjoy. You don’t need as much time as you’d think to tackle each element — plus, the meatballs can even be made ahead of time.
Ingredients
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 4 cloves garlic, divided
  • 1 small bunch fresh parsley, plus more for serving
  • 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, finely grated (about ½ firmly packed cup grated on a Microplane or ⅓ cup store-bought), divided
  • 8 ounces ground beef
  • 8 ounces ground pork
  • ⅔ cup panko or fresh breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus more for the pasta water
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 pound dried spaghetti
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