Spaghetti With Meatballs Recipe
Organic spaghetti with American prime beef and pork meatballs braised in Mama's tomato basil sauce
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Method
Preparation
- 1
Make the Meatballs
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.
- 2
Shape the Meatballs
Form the mixture into meatballs about 1-1.5 inches in diameter.
- 3
Cook the Meatballs
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Brown the meatballs on all sides (about 8-10 minutes) and then remove from the skillet.
- 4
- 5
Add Tomatoes and Seasoning
Pour in the crushed tomatoes, add chopped basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Stir to combine.
- 6
Combine Meatballs and Sauce
Return the meatballs to the skillet, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes.
- 7
Cook the Spaghetti
While the meatballs are simmering, bring water to a boil in a large pot. Add salt and spaghetti, and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain.
- 8
Serve
Serve the spaghetti topped with meatballs and sauce. Garnish with additional basil or Parmesan if desired.
