Jul 14 2026
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Spaghetti With Meatball Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Meatballs

Garnish

Method

Pasta Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook 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.

Meatball Preparation

  1. 2

    Make Meatballs

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

  2. 3

    Cook Meatballs

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

Sauce Preparation

  1. 4

    Prepare Sauce

    In the same skillet, add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant. Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, sugar, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 10 minutes.

  2. 5

    Combine Meatballs and Sauce

    Return the meatballs to the skillet, cover, and simmer for an additional 15 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through.

Assembly

  1. 6

    Serve

    To serve, place the cooked spaghetti on plates, top with meatballs and sauce, and garnish with chopped fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese.

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