Spaghetti & Meatball Recipe
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Spaghetti
Tomato Sauce
Method
Meatballs
- 1
Prepare the Meatball Mixture
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form the Meatballs
Using your hands, shape the mixture into balls 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) and bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and browned.
Tomato Sauce
- 4
- 5
Add the Tomatoes and Seasonings
Add the crushed canned tomatoes to the saucepan along with the fresh basil leaves, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Stir to combine.
- 6
Simmer the Sauce
Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens.
Spaghetti
- 7
Boil the Water
In a large pot, bring 3 liters of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water.
- 8
Cook the Spaghetti
Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, usually around 8-10 minutes, until al dente.
- 9
Drain the Spaghetti
Once the spaghetti is cooked, drain it in a colander and set aside.
Assembly
- 10
Combine and Serve
In a large serving bowl, combine the drained spaghetti with the tomato sauce. Gently toss to coat the spaghetti evenly. Top with the baked meatballs and serve hot.