Spaghetti And Meatballs Recipe
Classic spaghetti served with our homemade meatballs.
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Spaghetti
Tomato Sauce
Method
Meatballs
- 1
Prepare the Meatball Mixture
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form the Meatballs
Using your hands, form the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Bake the Meatballs
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through and browned.
Spaghetti
- 4
Boil the Water
In a large pot, bring 4 liters of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt.
- 5
Cook the Spaghetti
Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes, until al dente.
- 6
Drain the Spaghetti
Once cooked, drain the spaghetti in a colander and set aside.
Tomato Sauce
- 7
Sauté the Onions and Garlic
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- 8
Prepare the Sauce
Add the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- 9
Simmer the Sauce
Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 10
Combine Meatballs and Sauce
Once the meatballs are cooked, add them to the tomato sauce and let them simmer together for an additional 10 minutes.
Assembly
- 11
Serve
To serve, place a portion of spaghetti on a plate, top with meatballs and sauce, and garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.