How To Make Next Level Spaghetti & Meatballs
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 lb of ground beef
- 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp of salt
- 1/4 tsp of black pepper
- 1/4 tsp of dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp of dried basil
- 1/4 tsp of dried thyme
- 1/4 cup of milk
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) of crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (14 oz) of diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup of tomato paste
- 1/4 cup of red wine
- 1 tsp of sugar
- 1/2 tsp of dried basil
- 1/2 tsp of dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lb of spaghetti
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
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In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, dried oregano, dried basil, dried thyme, and milk. Mix until well combined.
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Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
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In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, red wine, sugar, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer the sauce for about 20 minutes.
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Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the spaghetti.
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Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce and simmer for another 10 minutes.
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Serve the spaghetti topped with the meatballs and sauce. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
Nutrition
- Calories : 586kcal
- Total Fat : 29g
- Saturated Fat : 9g
- Cholesterol : 138mg
- Sodium : 902mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 50g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 7g
- Protein : 33g
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