# Meatballs in marinara sauce (from Natashas Kitchen)

Video: [How To Make Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe | Homemade Marinara Sauce](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyCRnAZ4eCc) by [Natashas Kitchen](https://www.youtube.com/@Natashaskitchen).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$7.13 per serving, ~$21.39 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$13.87* per serving (66%) vs ordering out (~$21.00*). * Estimate: 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.

## Ingredients

- 3 slices white bread
- 2/3 cup cold water
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb sweet Italian sausage
- 1 large egg
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- some all-purpose flour _(amount estimated)_
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- two 28 oz cans crushed tomatoes
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 lb spaghetti
- 2 tbsp fresh basil
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- for garnish fresh basil _(amount estimated)_
- for garnish parmesan cheese _(amount estimated)_

## Steps

1. [0:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyCRnAZ4eCc&t=9s) Cut off the crusts of white bread and dice or tear the bread into small pieces.
2. [0:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyCRnAZ4eCc&t=14s) Place bread pieces in a bowl, add cold water, soak for five minutes, and mash with a fork.
3. [0:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyCRnAZ4eCc&t=22s) Add ground beef, sweet Italian sausage with casings removed, egg, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and parmesan cheese to the bowl, then mix thoroughly.
4. [1:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyCRnAZ4eCc&t=70s) Portion the meat mixture into small meatballs and roll them into balls.
5. [1:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyCRnAZ4eCc&t=76s) Coat each meatball in flour and tap off the excess.
6. [1:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyCRnAZ4eCc&t=84s) Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat and brown the meatballs in batches on all sides, then transfer them to a plate.
7. [1:38](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyCRnAZ4eCc&t=98s) Add diced onions to the same pot and sauté for five minutes.
8. [2:07](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyCRnAZ4eCc&t=127s) Add minced garlic and stir for one minute.
9. [2:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyCRnAZ4eCc&t=130s) Pour in crushed tomatoes and add bay leaves, stirring to combine and bringing to a light boil.
10. [2:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyCRnAZ4eCc&t=136s) Return the meatballs and their juices to the pot, submerge them, partially cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
11. [2:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyCRnAZ4eCc&t=141s) Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente and drain without rinsing.
12. [2:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyCRnAZ4eCc&t=153s) Stir chopped basil, salt, and pepper into the sauce.
13. [2:36](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyCRnAZ4eCc&t=156s) Add the cooked spaghetti to the sauce and toss until evenly coated.
14. [3:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyCRnAZ4eCc&t=188s) Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh basil and parmesan cheese.

## 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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