Meatball And Spaghetti Recipe

Inspired by Mangiamo

Time1h

Serves4

Authentic Italian meatballs served with spaghetti.

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Ingredients

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1
Make the Meatballs
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, egg, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and form into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
2
Cook the Meatballs
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides. Remove from skillet and set aside.
3
Prepare the Marinara Sauce
In the same skillet, add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent. Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
4
Combine Meatballs with Sauce
Add the cooked meatballs back into the skillet with the marinara sauce. Let simmer for 15-20 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through.
5
Cook the Spaghetti
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
6
Serve
Serve the spaghetti topped with meatballs and marinara sauce. Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh basil if desired.