Spaghetti With Mushrooms & Meatballs Recipe

Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Meatballs

   Start by combining ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped onion, minced garlic, the egg, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.

2. 2

   Shape the Meatballs

   Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined, then shape the mixture into small meatballs, approximately 2.5 cm in diameter.

3. 3

   Cook the Meatballs

   Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs to the skillet and cook for about 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.

4. 4

   Sauté the Mushrooms

   In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes until softened.

5. 5

   Combine with Sauce

   Add the pasta sauce to the skillet with the mushrooms, stirring well. Then, return the cooked meatballs to the skillet, mix gently, and allow to simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Cook the Spaghetti

   While the sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually around 8-10 minutes.

7. 7

   Serve the Dish

   Drain the spaghetti and place it on serving plates. Ladle the mushroom and meatball sauce over the spaghetti. Garnish with chopped fresh basil.

8. 8

   Finish and Enjoy

   Sprinkle additional grated Parmesan cheese on top if desired and serve immediately.