Name: Spaghetti & Meatballs Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz spaghetti; 1 lb ground beef; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 cup milk; 1 egg; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes; 1 tsp dried basil; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp sugar; Salt and pepper, to taste; Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving; Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Spaghetti & Meatballs Recipe

Dorena Boylan Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Spaghetti & Meatballs

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Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 40 minutes

Total: 60 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

8 oz spaghetti
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup milk
1 egg
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp sugar
Salt and pepper, to taste
Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Instructions

Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, milk, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the meatballs until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add onion and garlic. Cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add crushed tomatoes, dried basil, dried oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
Return the meatballs to the skillet and simmer in the sauce for 15-20 minutes, until cooked through.
Serve the meatballs and sauce over cooked spaghetti. Top with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.

Nutrition

Calories : 585kcal
Total Fat : 25g
Saturated Fat : 9g
Cholesterol : 134mg
Sodium : 998mg
Total Carbohydrates : 56g
Dietary Fiber : 4g
Sugar : 8g
Protein : 34g

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