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Spaghetti And Meatballs Recipe

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Dec 01 2025

1h

Serves 4

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Make Spaghetti And Meatballs in just 1h . Classic spaghetti topped with homemade meatballs.

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Ingredients

Pasta

Meatballs

Marinara Sauce

Preparation

Pasta Preparation

1. Boil the Water

In a large pot, bring 4 liters of water to a rolling boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water.

2. Cook the Spaghetti

Add 400 grams of spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, usually around 8-10 minutes until al dente. Once cooked, drain and set aside.

Meatball Preparation

3. Preheat Oven

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) to prepare for baking the meatballs.

4. Mix Meatball Ingredients

In a large bowl, combine 500 grams of ground beef, 100 grams of breadcrumbs, 50 grams of grated Parmesan cheese, 1 egg, 2 teaspoons of minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix until well combined.

5. Form Meatballs

Shape the mixture into meatballs, about the size of a golf ball, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

6. Bake the Meatballs

Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and browned.

Marinara Sauce Preparation

7. Sauté Onions and Garlic

In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Then add 3 teaspoons of minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.

8. Add Tomatoes and Seasonings

Pour in 800 grams of crushed canned tomatoes, and add 1 teaspoon of dried basil, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of salt, 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Stir well to combine.

9. Simmer the Sauce

Let the sauce simmer on low heat for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Assembly

10. Combine Everything

Once the meatballs are baked and the sauce is simmered, add the meatballs to the sauce and let them cook together for an additional 5 minutes.

11. Serve

Serve the cooked spaghetti topped with the meatballs and marinara sauce. Garnish with additional parsley or Parmesan cheese if desired.

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