Kid Recipe: Spaghetti & Meatballs

A complete meal that your kid can make with just a bit of help

Spaghetti and meatballs is one of those recipes that looks simple on the plate but asks a lot of the cook. For kids, it’s a chance to practice a variety of skills like measuring, mixing, shaping, boiling, and baking. It also offers a good opportunity to see how small steps add up to something special. This recipe is tactile, a little messy, and requires patience and sustained focus.

Note: A kosher version of the recipe can be found at the bottom.