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Spicy Meatball Homemade SpaghettiOs

Spicy Meatball Homemade SpaghettiOs

Homemade spaghettiOs with meatballs, black olives and a spicy arrabbiata sauce.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes
Total Time: 36 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Olivia

Ingredients

  • meatballs:
  • 12 ounces ground beef 80 - 85%
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons onion minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning crushed between fingertips
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon fresh black pepper
  • pasta:
  • 8 ounces anelletti pasta
  • 1 can extra large olives sliced
  • 1 - 2 jars of good quality Arrabbiata sauce I like Bertolli or Barilla(If you like it
  • extra saucy you may need 2 jars)
  • mozzarella or parmesan cheese for grating over top

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease a large baking sheet with sides or a roasting pan.
  • In a large bowl combine all the meatball ingredients with a fork. Roll tablespoon full meatballs and place in pan 1 inch apart. Bake 15 - 16 minutes until cooked through in the middle.
  • Meanwhile cook the pasta to al dente according to package directions.
  • Heat the sauce in a large saucepan and add the olives.
  • Once the meatballs are cooked scoop them into the sauce along with the drained, cooked pasta.
  • Serve with grated mozzarella or Parmesan cheese.