Delight your taste buds with this festive twist on a classic Italian dish!

This Christmas spaghetti recipe is a perfect blend of traditional Italian flavors with a festive holiday twist. The meatballs add a hearty and savory element to the dish, while the red and green peppers bring a pop of color and festive cheer. Serve this dish at your holiday gathering and watch it disappear in minutes!

Ingredients

• 1 lb spaghetti
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 jar marinara sauce
• 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and parsley. Form into small meatballs.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
3. Add bell peppers to the skillet and cook for another 5 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
5. Pour marinara sauce over the meatballs and peppers in the skillet. Stir to combine and simmer for 5 minutes.
6. Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
7. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top and cover the skillet with a lid to melt the cheese.
8. Serve hot and enjoy your Christmas spaghetti with meatballs!

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