Spaghetti And Meatballs Recipe
Classic spaghetti served with meatballs
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Ingredients
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Spaghetti and Sauce
Method
Preparation
- 1
Make the Meatballs
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Shape the Meatballs
Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet.
- 3
Cook the Meatballs
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- 4
Prepare the Sauce
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 5
Add Tomatoes and Seasoning
Add crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well and simmer for 15 minutes.
- 6
Combine Meatballs with Sauce
Once the meatballs are cooked, add them to the sauce. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- 7
Cook the Spaghetti
While the sauce is simmering, cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 8
Serve
Serve the spaghetti topped with meatballs and sauce. Garnish with fresh basil.