the Breville Test Kitchen
Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs
This recipe uses a combination of ground beef, pork and veal to produce incredibly moist and tender meatballs. Baked in an Italian marinara sauce, it’s an easy weeknight winner.

the Smart Oven® Air Fryer Pro
55 mins total time
20 mins active time
Easy
Serves 6
Ingredients
Measurements:
For the marinara sauce
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlicminced
2 x 28 oz cans crushed tomatoes
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tbsp white sugar
1 tsp dried oregano
For the meatballs
4 slices (5½ oz) white breadtorn into pieces
1 cup (8 fl oz) milk
2 large eggs
2 lb ground beef, pork and veal or meatloaf mix
2 cloves garlicminced
1½ tsp sea salt
2 cups (5½ oz) finely grated parmesan cheese
½ cup flat-leaf parsley leavescoarsely chopped
To serve
1 lb spaghetti
Grated parmesan cheese
Chopped flat-leaf parsley
Instructions
- 1Heat a pot over medium heat and add the oil. Once heated add the garlic and cook, stirring for 2 minutes, or until golden. Add the tomatoes and stir to combine.
- 2Add the salt, sugar and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the meatballs.
- 3Place the bread in a large bowl, pour over the milk and use a whisk to break it up. Add the eggs and whisk to combine.
- 4Add the ground meat, garlic, salt, parmesan and parsley. Use your hands to knead until well combined.
- 5Insert the wire rack into position 6. Set the oven to Bake, Super Convection, 350°F, for 40 minutes and press Start to preheat. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
- 6Pour the marinara sauce into a 13-inch x 9-inch x 2-inch deep baking dish.
- 7Roll the beef mixture into balls approximately 1/3 cup (3 oz) measures and place in the marinara sauce.
- 8Once preheated, place the dish in the oven and cook for 40 minutes. Halfway during cooking, turn the meatballs in the sauce. Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti.
- 9Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat and season well with salt. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions. Drain.Tip: Add a little oil to the cooked pasta to prevent it from sticking.
- 10The internal temperature of the meatballs should reach 160°F when tested with a meat thermometer. If not, cook it a little longer.
- 11Turn the meatballs in the sauce to coat, then carefully remove and set aside.
- 12Add the spaghetti to the sauce and stir to coat.
- 13Top the spaghetti with the meatballs and serve sprinkled with parmesan and parsley.