Spaghetti & Meatballs Recipe
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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 ground beef, breadcrumbs, 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 meatballs about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Bake the meatballs
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
Spaghetti
- 4
Cook the spaghetti
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Tomato Sauce
- 5
Sauté the onion and garlic
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- 6
Prepare the sauce
Add canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar to the skillet. Stir well and let simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 7
Combine the meatballs and sauce
Add the baked meatballs to the sauce and simmer for an additional 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
Assembly
- 8
Serve the dish
On a plate, place a serving of spaghetti, top with meatballs, and spoon sauce over. Garnish with extra parsley or Parmesan cheese if desired.