Spaghetti Recipe

Inspired by Ernest's Orleans Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge

Time45m

Serves4

with Meatball

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

7.05 oz (200 g) Spaghetti

1 1/8 lb (500 g) Ground Beef

1 3/4 oz (50 g) Breadcrumbs

1 3/4 oz (50 g) Parmesan cheese

1 large Egg

2 cloves Garlic

1 medium Onion

1 2/3 cup (400 ml) Canned Tomato Sauce

2 tbs olive oil

to taste Celtic sea salt

to taste black pepper

to taste Fresh Basil

Method

Cooking Instructions

Prepare the Meatballs

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined and form into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.

Cook the Meatballs

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.

Make the Sauce

In the same skillet, add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the canned tomato sauce and bring to a simmer. Return meatballs to the skillet and let simmer for 15-20 minutes.

Cook the Spaghetti

Meanwhile, in a large pot of salted boiling water, cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Combine and Serve

Once the meatballs are cooked through, serve them over the spaghetti. Garnish with fresh basil and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.