Spaghetti And Meatballs Recipe
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Spaghetti
Sauce
Method
Meatballs
- 1
Prepare the Meatball Mixture
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, egg, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well incorporated.
- 2
Form Meatballs
Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Cook Meatballs
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until cooked through and browned.
Sauce
- 4
Sauté Onions and Garlic
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- 5
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Pour in the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Stir to combine.
- 6
Simmer the Sauce
Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 7
Combine Meatballs with Sauce
Once the meatballs are cooked, add them to the sauce and let them simmer together for another 10 minutes.
Spaghetti
- 8
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 liters of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt.
- 9
Cook Spaghetti
Add spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes for al dente.
- 10
Drain Spaghetti
Once cooked, drain the spaghetti and set aside.
Final Assembly
- 11
Serve
On each plate, serve a portion of spaghetti topped with meatballs and sauce. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.
