Spaghetti And Meatballs Recipe
Classic Italian dish with marinara sauce.
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Marinara Sauce
Spaghetti
Method
Meatballs
- 1
Prepare the Meatball Mixture
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, egg, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Form the Meatballs
Mix the ingredients until well combined. Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- 3
Cook the Meatballs
In a large skillet, heat a bit of olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Marinara Sauce
- 4
- 5
Prepare the Sauce
Add the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
- 6
Simmer the Sauce
Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Let it cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 7
Add Meatballs to Sauce
Carefully add the browned meatballs back into the sauce, cover, and let simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
Spaghetti
- 8
Cook the Spaghetti
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 9
Combine Everything
Serve the spaghetti topped with the meatballs and marinara sauce. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.