Spaghetti Marinara Recipe

Directions for Spaghetti Marinara

1. 1

   Prepare the Meatballs

   In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and form into small meatballs.

2. 2

   Cook the Meatballs

   In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.

3. 3

   Make the Marinara Sauce

   In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil and chopped onion. Sauté until transparent. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

4. 4

   Add Tomatoes and Seasonings

   Pour in the crushed tomatoes, add dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and let simmer for 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Combine Meatballs and Sauce

   Add the cooked meatballs to the marinara sauce and let simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Cook the Spaghetti

   Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package instructions in salted boiling water. Drain and set aside.

7. 7

   Serve

   Serve the spaghetti topped with marinara sauce and meatballs, garnished with fresh basil leaves.