Description
Savor the heartwarming flavors of Spaghetti and Meatballs, a dish that brings families together around the dinner table. This beloved classic features juicy meatballs made from lean ground beef, delicately seasoned and simmered in a robust marinara sauce. Served over perfectly cooked al dente spaghetti, each bite is a delightful combination of textures and tastes that transports you straight to Italy. Whether it’s a cozy weeknight meal or a festive gathering, this recipe is sure to impress friends and family alike. Quick to prepare yet bursting with flavor, it’s comfort food that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 pound lean ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook spaghetti until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs about one inch in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; brown the meatballs on all sides. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add marinara sauce and return meatballs to simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Serve meatballs and sauce over spaghetti.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg