Spaghetti And Meatballs Recipe
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
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
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
- 3
- 4
Combine Meatballs and Sauce
Add the cooked meatballs back into the sauce and simmer for another 10 minutes.
Pasta Preparation
- 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
- 6
Salad Preparation
- 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
- 8
Serve
Plate the spaghetti, top with meatballs and sauce, serve with garlic bread and side salad.

