Description
Spaghetti with meatballs is a beloved comfort dish that perfectly combines tender pasta, juicy meatballs, and a rich tomato sauce. This easy-to-follow recipe will elevate your dining experience, allowing you to serve up a classic Italian favorite that delights family and friends alike. Each bite bursts with savory goodness, making it perfect for weeknight meals or special occasions. Get ready to impress your guests with this timeless favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- Make the meatball mixture: In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
- Shape meatballs: Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Cook meatballs: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear meatballs until browned on all sides; remove from skillet.
- Create the sauce: In the same skillet, sauté onions until translucent. Add crushed tomatoes; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Combine: Return meatballs to the sauce and cook for another 20 minutes.
- Cook spaghetti: While sauce simmers, cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente; drain and toss with sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg