Description
A classic comfort food, spaghetti and meatballs brings nostalgic warmth and rich flavors to your table with perfectly cooked pasta and savory meatballs smothered in marinara sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces Spaghetti
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 1/2 cup Bread Crumbs
- 1 Egg
- 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
- 2 cups Marinara Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup Fresh Basil, torn
Instructions
- Cook the Spaghetti: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add your spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions, typically 10-12 minutes, until al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining, then drizzle olive oil over the spaghetti to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Meatball Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, grated Parmesan, minced garlic, diced onion, salt, and pepper. Mix gently to maintain tenderness.
- Form Meatballs: Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a tray to rest.
- Brown the Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and brown them on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.
- Simmer in Marinara Sauce: Pour marinara sauce over the browned meatballs and simmer on low for 15-20 minutes.
- Serve: Plate the spaghetti, top with meatballs and sauce, and garnish with basil and Parmesan.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prep meatballs ahead and freeze them. Ensure they reach an internal temperature of 160°F (70°C) when cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg