Meatballs & Spaghetti With Salad And French Bread Recipe
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Spaghetti
Salad
French Bread
Method
Meatballs
- 1
Prepare the Meatball Mixture
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, finely chopped onion, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
- 2
Form Meatballs
Shape 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 400°F (200°C). Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes or until they are cooked through and browned.
Spaghetti
- 4
Cook the Spaghetti
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 5
Prepare the Sauce
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the tomato sauce and dried basil, and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the baked meatballs to the sauce and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- 6
Combine Spaghetti and Sauce
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the meatball sauce. Toss to combine and heat through.
Salad
- 7
Prepare the Salad
In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced cucumber.
- 8
Dress the Salad
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
French Bread
- 9
Prepare the Garlic Butter
In a small bowl, mix softened butter with garlic powder until well combined.
- 10
- 11
Toast the Bread
Place the buttered bread halves on a baking sheet and toast in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy.