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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Spaghetti
Sauce
Garlic Bread
Method
Meatballs
- 1
Prepare the Meatball Mixture
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, egg, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix until just combined.
- 2
Form the Meatballs
Using your hands, form the mixture into small meatballs, about the size of a golf ball. Place them on a baking sheet.
- 3
Cook the Meatballs
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through and browned on the outside.
Sauce
- 4
- 5
Prepare the Sauce
Add canned crushed tomatoes, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar to the saucepan. Stir well to combine.
- 6
Simmer the Sauce
Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for 20 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Spaghetti
- 7
Boil the Water
In a large pot, bring 4 liters of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water.
- 8
Cook the Spaghetti
Add spaghetti pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 9
Combine with Sauce
Add the cooked spaghetti to the simmering sauce and toss to coat the pasta evenly.
Garlic Bread
- 10
Prepare the Garlic Butter
In a small bowl, mix softened butter with minced garlic and chopped parsley until well combined.
- 11
- 12
Bake the Garlic Bread
Place the bread halves on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes at 200°C (400°F) until golden and crispy.
