Spaghetti and Meatballs
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this classic spaghetti and meatballs recipe. Juicy, flavorful meatballs simmered in rich marinara sauce perfectly complement al dente spaghetti, creating a delightful harmony of textures and tastes. Whether for a cozy dinner or a festive gathering, this dish is sure to evoke nostalgia and warmth, bringing family and friends together around the table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1/2 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 28 oz canned whole peeled tomatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by chopping garlic finely.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, basil, oregano, and olive oil until mixed.
- Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the meatballs until browned on all sides (about 5-6 minutes).
- For the marinara sauce, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add crushed canned tomatoes, sugar, salt, pepper, basil, and oregano; simmer for about 15 minutes until thickened.
- Gently place the meatballs into the sauce and let them simmer for 20-25 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Serve over cooked spaghetti with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 330g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg