Spaghetti & Meatballs Recipe
Spaghetti served with two meat balls and your choice of sauce. Tradition at its finest.
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Spaghetti
Sauce (Optional)
Method
Prepare Meatballs
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped parsley, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well incorporated.
- 2
Form Meatballs
Shape the mixture into large meatballs, about the size of a golf ball, and place them on a baking sheet.
- 3
Bake Meatballs
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until they are cooked through and browned.
Cook Spaghetti
- 4
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 2 liters of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the boiling water.
- 5
Cook Spaghetti
Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes, until al dente.
- 6
Drain Spaghetti
Once cooked, drain the spaghetti in a colander and set aside.
Prepare Sauce
- 7
Heat Sauce
In a saucepan over medium heat, warm your choice of marinara or alfredo sauce until heated through, about 5-7 minutes.
Assemble Dish
- 8
Combine Ingredients
On a serving plate, place a portion of spaghetti, top with two meatballs, and ladle the sauce over the top.
- 9
Garnish
Sprinkle with fresh basil for garnish before serving.
