Spaghetti & Chicken Meatballs with No Cook Tomato Sauce

This crowd-pleasing and easy dinner recipe takes just 20 minutes to make, start to finish, so it's perfect for weeknights! When tomatoes are at their in-season best, just a quick chop and a few ingredients are all you need to make a spaghetti sauce in minutes. Store-bought chicken meatballs keep the low-effort theme going all the way to the table.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti
  • 4 cups chopped ripe tomatoes (about 1 3/4 pounds)
  • 1 cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 16 fully cooked refrigerated italian-style chicken meatballs (see tip)
  • ¼ cup finely grated parmesan cheese