This authentic spaghetti and meatballs recipe is made with fresh oregano and parsley. Because the meatballs are cooked in the sauce, they are tender and savory.

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Submitted by: Mrs. Mistry

Impress your family and friends with upside-down pizza pot pies made in individual ramekins with all the fixings for pizza baked in a pot pie fashion.

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Submitted by: bbypookins

Living In: Sacramento, California, USA

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Submitted by: MNWILD

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Submitted by: Johnchandler

Home Town: Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Living In: Dallas, Texas, USA

Filling and satisfying lasagna with sausage, ground beef and three types of cheese.

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Chef John's Italian Meatballs

Submitted by: Chef John

Living In: San Francisco, California, USA

These Italian meatballs use a standard mix of ground beef and ground pork, with added flavor from parsley, garlic, and dried herbs. Bake up a batch, mix them with your favorite spaghetti dish, and dinner is served!

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Home Town: Boerne, Texas, USA

Living In: Houston, Texas, USA

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