Description
Spaghetti and meatballs is a beloved classic that combines tender, savory meatballs with perfectly cooked pasta, all enveloped in a rich tomato sauce. This dish is a family favorite, perfect for cozy dinners or entertaining guests. With its comforting flavors and satisfying textures, spaghetti and meatballs creates unforgettable moments around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 large egg
- 28 oz canned San Marzano tomatoes
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatball Mixture: In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the Meatballs: Roll into balls about 1 inch in diameter and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Sear the Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs in batches for about 5-7 minutes each.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, add canned tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Simmer while scraping up browned bits.
- Add Meatballs to Sauce: Place browned meatballs into the simmering sauce. Cover and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes.
- Cook Spaghetti: Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente; drain well.
- Serve: Plate spaghetti topped with sauce and meatballs; garnish with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg