Spaghetti & Meatball Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Meatballs
Sauce
Method
Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 liters of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt.
- 2
Cook Spaghetti
Once the water is boiling, add 400 g of spaghetti. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain
Drain the spaghetti in a colander and set aside.
Meatballs
- 4
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine 500 g of ground beef, 100 g of breadcrumbs, 50 g of grated Parmesan cheese, 1 large egg, 2 tsp of minced garlic, 2 tbsp of chopped parsley, 1 tsp of salt, and 1 tsp of black pepper.
- 5
Form Meatballs
Mix the ingredients until well combined. Form into meatballs about 2.5 cm in diameter.
- 6
Cook Meatballs
In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Sauce
- 7
- 8
Add Tomatoes and Season
Add 800 g of crushed canned tomatoes, 1 tsp of dried basil, 1 tsp of salt, 1 tsp of black pepper, and 1 tsp of sugar. Stir to combine.
- 9
Simmer Sauce
Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat and let it cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 10
Combine Meatballs and Sauce
Add the cooked meatballs back into the sauce and let them simmer together for another 10 minutes.
Final Assembly
- 11
Serve
Once the meatballs are cooked through, serve the meatballs and sauce over the spaghetti. Garnish with additional parsley or Parmesan cheese if desired.