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Meatballs in marinara sauce

From the video “How To Make Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe | Homemade Marinara Sauce” by Natashas Kitchen. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Natashas Kitchen. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumGreat weeknight pick
Not spicy
Total time
~85 min
est.
Serves
~5
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Cost
~$7.13*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$13.87* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
21

Ingredients

May contain gluten, dairy, egg

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$21.39*for the batch in the video
~$7.13*per serving

You save about ~$13.87* per serving (66% less*) than ordering it out — ~$41.61* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario Italian restaurant plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

8 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 4 predicted from typical costs · not priced: white bread, crushed tomatoes

* Estimate, not a quote: 4 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Italian restaurant plate at ~$21, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving993 kcal · 50% of 2,000
Fat44 g56%
Saturated fat14 g70%
Sodium1,735 mg75%
Carbohydrate100 g36%
Fiber9.7 g35%
Total sugars19 gno daily value
Added sugars0 g0%
Protein51 g103%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+14 of 20
  • Saturated fat−14 of 20
  • Sodium−15 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)0 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 14 of 16 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 5 servings (estimated: 957 g protein foods at ~170 g per serving; 5 servings of rice/noodles (~90 g dry or ~200 g cooked each); model check 6 agrees). Not counted because the video gives no amount: all-purpose flour, salt, pepper, fresh basil, parmesan cheese. Not matched to nutrient data: white bread. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • fork
  • ice cream scoop
  • Dutch oven
  • tongs
  • wooden spoon
  • pasta pot
  • colander
  • cheese grater

What the video didn’t say

  • servings
  • totalMin
  • flour amount
  • salt and pepper to taste amounts
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Meatballs in marinara sauce

What makes Natashas Kitchen's Meatballs in marinara sauce recipe and technique special?

Natashas Kitchen's take on Meatballs in marinara sauce focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Italian flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Don't boil sauce; gentle simmer keeps meatballs tender. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Meatballs in marinara sauce at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Meatballs in marinara sauce recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Meatballs in marinara sauce ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Meatballs in marinara sauce can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Natashas Kitchen's Meatballs in marinara sauce?

This recipe utilizes approximately 21 ingredients across 14 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Meatballs in marinara sauce?

The official cooking video by Natashas Kitchen is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.