Name: George's Little Rocks Spaghetti & Meatballs Recipe
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 oz spaghetti; 1 lb ground beef; 1 cup bread crumbs; 0.5 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 1 large egg; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 0.5 cup onion, finely chopped; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil; 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes; 1 tsp Italian seasoning

ITALIAN MARGARITA

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Savor the classic comfort of our Spaghetti & Meatballs, featuring al dente pasta generously topped with succulent, homemade meatballs simmered to perfection in a rich marinara sauce. Each bite bursts with flavor, enhanced by a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan and aromatic basil, creating a heartwarming dish that transports you straight to the streets of Italy.

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped onion, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

Prepare the Meatballs

Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter.

Form the Meatballs

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

Cook the Meatballs

In the same skillet, add crushed tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Stir and bring to a simmer.

Make the Sauce

Return the meatballs to the skillet, cover, and let simmer for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.

Combine Meatballs and Sauce

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

Cook the Spaghetti

Serve the meatballs and sauce over the cooked spaghetti. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.

Serve

spaghetti

ground beef

bread crumbs

parmesan cheese, grated

garlic, minced

onion, finely chopped

fresh parsley, chopped

salt

black pepper

olive oil

canned crushed tomatoes

Italian seasoning

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Spaghetti & Meatballs Recipe

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