Jul 17 2026
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Spaghetti And Meatballs Recipe

Inspired by A Bite Of Belgium
Time1h
Serves4

Meatballs with red sauce, garlic bread and side salad.

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Ingredients

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Meatballs

Red Sauce

Spaghetti

Garlic Bread

Side Salad

Method

Meatballs Preparation

  1. 1

    Make the Meatballs

    In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined, then shape into 1-inch meatballs.

  2. 2

    Cook the Meatballs

    In a large skillet, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.

Sauce Preparation

  1. 3

    Make the Sauce

    In the same skillet, add olive oil and sauté chopped onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Stir in crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, pepper, and sugar. Simmer for about 15 minutes.

  2. 4

    Combine Meatballs and Sauce

    Add the cooked meatballs back into the sauce and simmer for another 10 minutes.

Pasta Preparation

  1. 5

    Cook the Spaghetti

    In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add salt and spaghetti, cooking according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Garlic Bread Preparation

  1. 6

    Prepare Garlic Bread

    Mix softened butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley in a small bowl. Cut the baguette in half lengthwise and spread the garlic butter mixture on both halves. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 10-12 minutes.

Salad Preparation

  1. 7

    Prepare the Salad

    In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and sliced cucumber. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, then season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.

Assembly

  1. 8

    Serve

    Plate the spaghetti, top with meatballs and sauce, serve with garlic bread and side salad.

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