How to Make Spaghetti with Italian Sausage Meatballs

 

A different take from the same ole spaghetti and meatballs using ground Italian sausage instead. Super simple recipe with only 8 ingredients. Serves: 4 Total Time: under 1 hour 

Ingredients: 

1/3rd cup Italian bread crumbs 

1 large egg, slightly beaten

1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 

1/4 cup milk

1/4 cup finely chopped onions 

1 lb ground Italian sausage 

8 oz spaghetti 

4 cups spaghetti sauce 

Garnish: grated Parmesan cheese, optional 

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350F (175C). In a medium bowl slightly beat egg then add the bread crumbs, shredded cheese, onions, milk and sausage. Combine using your hands. Form 12-20 meatballs and place in a shallow baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160F (72C). 

While they are baking prepare spaghetti according to package instructions, then drain. In a medium size pot heat sauce. To serve: on a large platter place cooked spaghetti, top with meatballs and pour over sauce; add grated Parmesan cheese (optional). Enjoy!