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Spaghetti and Meatballs

Yields1 ServingPrep Time20 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time40 mins

Serves 4

 1 lb Colavita Spaghetti
 1 lb. ground beef
 1/3 cup bread crumbs
 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
 1 large egg
 2 garlic cloves, minced
 Kosher salt
 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
 2 tbsp Colavita extra-virgin olive oil
 2 Tetrapaks Colavita Marinara Sauce
 Freshly ground black pepper
1

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente. Drain.

2

In a large bowl, combine beef with bread crumbs, parsley, Parmesan, egg, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes. Mix until just combined then form into 16 balls.

3

In a large pot over medium heat, warm 2 tbsp Colavita olive oil. Add meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer meatballs to a plate.

4

Add Colavita Marinara Sauce to the pot and bring to a simmer. Return meatballs to pot and cover. Simmer until sauce has thickened, 8 to 10 minutes.

5

Add cooked spaghetti to the pasta and stir, coating the pasta with sauce.

6

Top with Parmesan cheese and parsley before serving.