Spaghetti and Meatballs
A comforting classic made with tender meatballs simmered in rich tomato sauce and tossed with perfectly cooked spaghetti, this dish is cozy, satisfying, and full of familiar flavors everyone loves.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
- 400 g spaghetti
- 500 g ground beef
- 60 g breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 50 g grated parmesan cheese
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 800 g tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the spaghetti.
- In a mixing bowl, gently combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, parmesan cheese, garlic, onion, salt, pepper, and Italian herbs until just mixed.
- Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
- Shape the mixture into evenly sized meatballs and place them in the skillet.
- Brown the meatballs on all sides, then pour in the tomato sauce.
- Lower the heat and let the meatballs simmer in the sauce for about 20 minutes.
- Cook the spaghetti until al dente, then transfer it directly into the sauce.
- Toss gently to coat the pasta evenly and serve warm.
Notes
- Mix the meat gently to keep the meatballs tender.
- Finish cooking the pasta in the sauce for better flavor.
- The dish tastes even better the next day.
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