Spaghetti With Meatball Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Meatballs
Sauce
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 liters of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt once the water is boiling.
- 2
Cook Spaghetti
Once the water is boiling, add 400 grams of spaghetti. Cook according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes, until al dente.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the spaghetti in a colander and set aside.
Meatball Preparation
- 4
Mix Meatball Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine 500 grams of ground beef, 50 grams of breadcrumbs, 1 large egg, 2 teaspoons of minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 5
Form Meatballs
With your hands, form the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
- 6
Cook Meatballs
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 10-12 minutes, turning frequently until browned and cooked through.
Sauce Preparation
- 7
Sauté Onions
In the same skillet used for meatballs, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 chopped medium onion. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- 8
Add Garlic
Add 3 teaspoons of minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- 9
Add Tomatoes and Spices
Pour in 800 grams of crushed tomatoes, 1 teaspoon of dried basil, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Stir well.
- 10
Simmer Sauce
Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for about 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- 11
Combine Meatballs and Sauce
Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce and let simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
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