Description
Spaghetti and Meatballs is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender spaghetti with juicy meatballs in a rich marinara sauce. This classic dish evokes nostalgia and warmth, perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners. With its vibrant flavors and appealing presentation, it’s an easy recipe that guarantees satisfaction for both novice cooks and seasoned chefs alike. Get ready to twirl your fork around this delightful plate that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes (preferably San Marzano)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sauté the onions until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, and fresh basil. Let the sauce simmer while you make the meatballs.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a baking tray.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pan-sear each meatball in olive oil until browned on all sides.
- Transfer the meatballs back to the baking tray and place them in the oven for about 15 minutes until fully cooked.
- Gently add the cooked meatballs to the sauce and let them simmer together for another 20 minutes.
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente; drain and serve topped with sauce and meatballs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg