Homemade Spaghetti & Meat Balls Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Meatballs

   In a large bowl, combine ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, oregano, and basil. Mix well and form into meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter).

2. 2

   Cook the Meatballs

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

3. 3

   Make the Sauce

   In the same skillet, add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until onion is translucent. Add canned crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Return meatballs to the skillet, cover, and cook for about 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Cook the Spaghetti

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

5. 5

   Combine and Serve

   Once the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce thickened, serve over the spaghetti. Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.