Description
This easy spaghetti and meatballs recipe is a classic comfort food dish that is perfect for a family dinner. Tender meatballs simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce served over al dente spaghetti, garnished with Parmesan and parsley.
Ingredients
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For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving:
- 12 oz spaghetti
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook spaghetti until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté onion and garlic. Add crushed tomatoes, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer.
- Prepare the Meatballs: Mix beef, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, milk, salt, and pepper. Form into meatballs.
- Cook the Meatballs: Place meatballs in the sauce, cover, and cook for 20–25 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Serve: Serve meatballs and sauce over cooked spaghetti, garnish with Parmesan and parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sear the meatballs before simmering.
- You can use ground pork or a beef/pork blend for a different texture.
- This dish stores well and can be made ahead for easy weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
