Best Copycat Olive Garden Meatballs - How to Make Olive Garden Meatballs

Best Copycat Olive Garden Meatballs - How to Make Olive Garden Meatballs

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Sauced in bright marinara atop a glossy mound of spaghetti, our version of Olive Garden's iconic meatballs are a showstopping dinner with comfort food vibes.

Keywords

  • Comfort Food
  • Italian
  • dinner party
  • main dish
  • meat
  • romantic meals
  • winter
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Ingredients

  • Cooking spray
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2/3 c. (100 g.) plain dried bread crumbs
  • 1/2 c. whole milk
  • 2 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 lb. ground beef, preferably 80% lean
  • 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp. plus 2 tsp. kosher salt, divided
  • 3 tbsp. tomato paste
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 (28-oz.) cans diced tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 tsp. dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 2 tsp. granulated sugar
  • 1 lb. spaghetti
  • 1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley
  • Finely grated Parmesan, for serving

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