Description
Indulge in the comfort of a classic spaghetti and meatballs dish, featuring tender meatballs simmered in a savory tomato sauce served over perfectly al dente spaghetti. This recipe is not just a meal; it’s an opportunity to create lasting family memories around the dinner table. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you can bring this beloved tradition to life for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 28 oz canned whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 12 oz dried spaghetti
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese. Mix until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear meatballs until browned on all sides (about 5 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add crushed tomatoes and Italian seasoning; stir while scraping up browned bits.
- Gently place the meatballs back in the sauce. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, boil salted water in another pot; cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente (9-11 minutes).
- Serve spaghetti topped with meatballs and sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering/Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg