Pasta & Meatballs Recipe
Savor our classic pasta served with tender, flavorful meatballs in a rich marinara sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pasta and Meatballs
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Meatballs
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined, then form into meatballs (about 2 inches in diameter).
- 3
Cook the Meatballs
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally until browned on all sides.
- 4
- 5
Combine
Add the cooked meatballs to the tomato sauce and let them simmer for another 10 minutes. Serve the meatballs and sauce over spaghetti.