Spaghetti & Meatballs Recipe

Inspired by Marcello's

Time40m

Serves4

with marinara rustica

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Ingredients

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Ingredients for Spaghetti & Meatballs

14 1/8 oz (400 g) Spaghetti

1 1/8 lb (500 g) Ground beef

3 1/2 oz (100 g) Bread crumbs

1 3/4 oz (50 g) Parmesan cheese, grated

1 whole Egg

2 tsp Garlic, minced

2 tbs Fresh parsley, chopped

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

2 tbs olive oil

1 3/4 lb (800 g) Canned crushed tomatoes

1 tsp Dried oregano

1 tsp Dried basil

1 tsp sugar

Method

Directions for Spaghetti & Meatballs

Prepare the Meatballs

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

Cook the Meatballs

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove meatballs from the skillet and set aside.

Make the Marinara Rustica

In the same skillet, add canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, and sugar. Stir to combine.

Cook the Spaghetti

While the sauce is simmering, cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Combine and Serve

Serve the spaghetti topped with meatballs and marinara rustica. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.