Description
Get ready for a comforting classic with this spaghetti and meatballs recipe! Tender, juicy meatballs simmered in rich marinara sauce over perfectly cooked spaghetti create a heartwarming dish that brings families together. With minimal prep time and a burst of flavor in every bite, this meal is perfect for cozy family dinners or entertaining friends. Share the joy of cooking as you create unforgettable memories over this Italian favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian-seasoned)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 oz spaghetti noodles
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1-2 inches in diameter and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs in batches for about 6-8 minutes.
- Transfer browned meatballs to a pot with heated marinara sauce and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente; drain and toss with olive oil.
- Serve spaghetti topped with meatballs and sauce; garnish with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg