Spaghetti & Meatballs Recipe
Make Spaghetti & 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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Pasta
Meatballs
Sauce
Method
Cooking the Spaghetti
- 1
Prepare Water
In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a rolling boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water.
- 2
Cook Spaghetti
Add 12 ounces of spaghetti to the boiling water. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
Making the Meatballs
- 3
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine 1 pound of ground beef, 1 cup of breadcrumbs, 0.5 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley, 1 large egg, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix until just combined.
- 4
Form Meatballs
Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. You should have about 18-20 meatballs.
- 5
Cook Meatballs
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Making the Sauce
- 6
Sauté Onion and Garlic
In the same skillet, add 1 medium finely chopped onion and 3 minced garlic cloves. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 7
Add Tomatoes and Spices
Stir in 28 ounces of canned crushed tomatoes, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of dried basil, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- 8
Combine Meatballs and Sauce
Return the meatballs to the skillet, cover, and let simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Combining and Serving
- 9
Combine Spaghetti and Sauce
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the sauce and meatballs. Toss gently to combine, ensuring the spaghetti is well coated with sauce.
- 10
Serve
Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley or Parmesan cheese if desired.
