Spaghetti & Meatballs Recipe
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Spaghetti
Tomato Sauce
Method
Meatballs Preparation
- 1
Mix Meatball Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.
- 2
Form Meatballs
Using your hands, form the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Bake Meatballs
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and bake the meatballs for 20 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.
Spaghetti Cooking
- 4
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 litres of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water.
- 5
Cook Spaghetti
Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, usually 8-10 minutes, until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Tomato Sauce Preparation
- 6
Sauté Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Then add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- 7
Add Tomatoes and Seasoning
Stir in crushed canned tomatoes, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- 8
Combine Sauce with Meatballs
Once the meatballs are baked, add them to the sauce and let simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Assembly
- 9
Serve
On each plate, place a serving of spaghetti, top with meatballs, and ladle the tomato sauce over the top. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and parsley, if desired.
