Pasta With Meat Sauce & Meatballs Recipe
Make Pasta With Meat Sauce & Meatballs Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Meatballs
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and form into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- 2
Cook the Meatballs
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
- 3
Make the Sauce
In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil and diced onion. Sauté until the onion is translucent. Add the crushed tomatoes and stir well. Season with salt and black pepper. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- 4
Combine Meatballs with Sauce
Return the meatballs to the skillet with the sauce. Let them simmer together for another 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- 5
Cook the Pasta
Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Drain and set aside.
- 6
Serve
Serve the spaghetti topped with the meat sauce and meatballs. Garnish with fresh basil and additional grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
