Meatball Dinner Recipe
Delicious meatballs served with a side.
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Side Dish
Method
Meatball Preparation
- 1
Mix the Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, egg, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- 2
Form the Meatballs
Using your hands, mix the ingredients until just combined, then shape the mixture into meatballs about the size of a golf ball.
- 3
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- 4
Bake the Meatballs
Place the meatballs on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
Side Dish Preparation
- 5
Cook the Spaghetti
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 6
Prepare the Sauce
In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the tomato sauce and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- 7
Combine and Serve
Toss the cooked spaghetti with the sauce and serve alongside the baked meatballs. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
