Homemade Spaghetti And Meatballs Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Marinara Sauce

   In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add Tomatoes

   Stir in the canned tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. 3

   Make the Meatballs

   In a bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, grated parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.

4. 4

   Form Meatballs

   Shape the mixture into meatballs, about the size of a golf ball (approximately 1.5 inches in diameter).

5. 5

   Cook Meatballs

   In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

6. 6

   Combine Meatballs with Marinara

   Once browned, transfer the meatballs to the marinara sauce. Simmer for an additional 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

7. 7

   Cook Spaghetti

   While the meatballs are simmering, cook the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

8. 8

   Serve

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