Spaghetti With Meatball Recipe

Boil Water

In a large pot, bring 4 liters of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt once the water is boiling.

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.

Drain Pasta

Once cooked, drain the spaghetti in a colander and set aside.

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.

Form Meatballs

With your hands, form the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.

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.

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.

Add Garlic

Add 3 teaspoons of minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.

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.

Simmer Sauce

Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for about 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Combine Meatballs and Sauce

Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce and let simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

Combine Pasta and Sauce

Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the sauce and meatballs. Toss gently to combine, ensuring the spaghetti is well coated with the sauce.

Serve

Serve the spaghetti and meatballs hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.