Spaghetti Meatball

Ingredients:

• 4 Serving Spaghetti
• 1 Tbsp. butter
• 1 Tbsp. fresh parsley, finely chopped (I used dried parsley today)
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ Onion, finely chopped
• 1 jar Marinara sauce
• 1 cube/pkg vegetable bouillon
• 1 pkg meatball (I used Trader Joe’s brand)
• 1 handful basil leaves, chopped
• 1 handful shredded sharp cheddar cheese (or freshly grated cheddar)
• Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions:

1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions (cook pasta al dente, usually 10-11 minutes). Reserve some pasta cooking water before you drain the pot. The water can be added to thin out a thick sauce. Drain the pasta in a colander and transfer to a large bowl. Add butter and sprinkle parsley. Mix and keep it warm.
2. While cooking pasta, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook garlic until fragrant and add onion in it. Saute until onion is soft.
3. Add Marinara sauce, bouillon cube, and meatballs. Toss basil leaves in it.
4. Lower heat and cook until meatballs are cooked through.
5. Add cheddar cheese and freshly ground black pepper, and mix all together. Serve immediately with the spaghetti.