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Ingredients
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Pasta
Meatballs or Meat Sauce
Method
Cooking the Spaghetti
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring water to a rolling boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water.
- 2
Cook Spaghetti
Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes, until al dente.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the spaghetti in a colander and set aside.
Preparing Meatballs or Meat Sauce
- 4
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped onion, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until combined.
- 5
Form Meatballs
Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about the size of a golf ball.
- 6
Cook Meatballs
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- 7
Prepare Sauce
In the same skillet, add the tomato sauce and bring to a simmer. Return the meatballs to the skillet and let them cook in the sauce for an additional 10-15 minutes.
Serving
- 8
Combine and Serve
Place the drained spaghetti on plates, top with meatballs and sauce, and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.