Ricco's Spaghetti With Meatballs Recipe
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Spaghetti
Sauce
Method
Meatballs Preparation
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, egg, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
- 2
Form Meatballs
Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 2.5 cm in diameter, and place them on a plate.
- 3
Cook Meatballs
In a large skillet over medium heat, add a tablespoon of olive oil. Once hot, add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Sauce Preparation
- 4
Sauté Onions and Garlic
In the same skillet used for the meatballs, add another tablespoon of olive oil. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- 5
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- 6
Combine Meatballs and Sauce
Return the browned meatballs to the skillet with the sauce. Cover and let simmer on low heat for 20 minutes.
- 7
Finish with Fresh Basil
Just before serving, stir in the chopped fresh basil to the sauce.
Spaghetti Preparation
- 8
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 liters of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt.
- 9
Cook Spaghetti
Add spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 10
Drain and Serve
Drain the spaghetti and serve immediately with the meatballs and sauce on top.