Description
Spaghetti and meatballs is a beloved classic that brings warmth and joy to any dinner table. Featuring twirly spaghetti drenched in rich tomato sauce and juicy, homemade meatballs, this dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you’ll have a comforting meal ready to serve in no time. Get ready to savor every bite of this nostalgic favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 28 oz canned San Marzano tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, pepper, and minced garlic; mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; add meatballs in batches and cook until browned on all sides (5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped onion until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Pour in the canned tomatoes along with oregano and basil; simmer for 15 minutes.
- Return meatballs to the sauce; simmer together for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- Serve spaghetti topped with meatballs and sauce; garnish with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup spaghetti with meatballs (250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg