1- Getting Spaghetti And Meatballs just right starts with a few simple steps that anyone can follow, no matter your cooking experience. Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F and setting the rack in the middle for even baking. In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, basil, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper, garlic, and water until well blended. This mixture forms the flavorful base for your meatballs, ensuring they turn out tender and packed with taste.

2- Next, add the ground meatloaf mix, bread crumbs, and grated cheese to the bowl and gently mix everything by hand until just combined don’t overwork it to keep the meatballs juicy. Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized balls and place them on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, then carefully turn them with a metal spatula to avoid sticking, and bake for another 10 minutes until they’re browned and almost done.

3- While the meatballs are in the oven, bring the marinara sauce to a simmer in a large skillet and adjust the seasoning with a pinch of sugar and extra pepper if you like. Once the meatballs are ready, transfer them to the sauce, leaving any excess fat behind, and cover loosely to simmer for 10 minutes until fully cooked and the flavors blend beautifully. In another pot, cook the spaghetti in well-salted boiling water until al dente, reserving about one cup of pasta water before draining. Toss the spaghetti with the meatballs and sauce, adding some reserved water if needed to get the consistency just right. Serve it up hot with extra basil and cheese on top for a finishing touch.