Description
A classic and comforting Italian-American dish, spaghetti and meatballs is a beloved favorite for many. This recipe features tender meatballs simmered in a flavorful marinara sauce, served over al dente spaghetti and topped with Parmesan and fresh basil.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef or a mix of beef and pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for browning)
For Serving:
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- Extra grated Parmesan
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, milk, egg, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Shape into meatballs.
- Brown the Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a skillet, brown the meatballs on all sides.
- Simmer the Meatballs: Add marinara sauce to the skillet, cover, and simmer until meatballs are cooked through.
- Cook the Spaghetti: Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
- Assemble: Serve meatballs and sauce over cooked spaghetti, top with Parmesan and basil.
Notes
- For extra flavor, bake the meatballs for 15 minutes at 400°F before simmering in the sauce.
- Serve with garlic bread and a crisp green salad.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups pasta with 4 meatballs
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
