Baked Spaghetti and Meatballs

°8 ounces ground beef

°1 scrambled eggs

°1/4 cup panko

°1/4 c freshly grated parmesan cheese

°1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

°1 /4 teaspoon onion powder

°1/4 teaspoon ground spices

°a pinch of nutmeg

°Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

°1 teaspoon olive oil

Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Oil in Heat gently or spray in a 9 x 9 inch baking dish.

In a large bowl, combine beef and pork, eggs, panko, parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, allspice and

nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper. Stir the mixture well with a wooden spoon or soft hands. Roll the

combination into meatballs 1/4 to 1/2 inch in diameter, making about 18-20 meatballs.Heat the olive oil in a

large pot or saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs in batches and fry until golden brown on all

sides, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; Sit aside.

In a pot of boiling salted water, prepare the pasta according to the package instructions; Drain well and mix with

the marinara sauce.

Place pasta in prepared baking dish and add meatballs; Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.Place in the oven and

bake until bubbly and hot, about 15 to 20 minutes.

Have fun!

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