Description
Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce and Halal Meatballs is a heartwarming dish that combines tender pasta with a rich marinara sauce and juicy halal meatballs. Perfect for family dinners or busy weeknights, this recipe delivers comforting flavors in every bite. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, it’s a meal that everyone can enjoy while accommodating dietary choices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb halal ground beef
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a bowl, mix halal ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake meatballs for 20 minutes until golden brown.
- While meatballs bake, heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for one minute; add crushed tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add cooked meatballs to the sauce for an additional five minutes.
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente; drain and toss with olive oil.
- Serve spaghetti topped with marinara sauce and meatballs. Garnish with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg