Description
A fun and simple Valentine’s Day dinner that kids will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of spaghetti
- 2 cups of marinara sauce
- 1 cup of meatballs
- 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of pepper
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions.
- In a separate pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the marinara sauce and meatballs to the pan.
- Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Drain the spaghetti and add it to the sauce.
- Stir to combine.
- Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Serve with grated Parmesan cheese and garnish with basil.
Notes
- Use heart-shaped pasta for a festive touch.
- Pair with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Make sure to adjust meatball size for younger kids.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling and simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: valentines day dinner for kids