Name: Macaroni Grill Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti; 1 lb ground beef; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley; 1 egg; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 28 oz can crushed tomatoes; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1/2 tsp sugar; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Macaroni Grill Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe

Marta Jackson Modified: August 29, 2024

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How To Make Macaroni Grill Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe

Classic spaghetti and meatballs in a rich tomato sauce, just like the famous Italian restaurant.

Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 1 hour

Total: 1 hour 20 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 lb spaghetti
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 egg
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
28 oz can crushed tomatoes
1 tbsp tomato paste
1/2 tsp sugar
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Instructions

Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, salt, and black pepper. Form into 16 meatballs.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, around 8-10 minutes.
Add garlic to the same skillet and cook until fragrant for 1-2 minutes.
Pour in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, and basil. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
Serve meatballs and sauce over cooked spaghetti.