Spaghetti and Meatballs
Spaghetti and meatballs is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender meatballs, al dente pasta, and a rich tomato sauce. This recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, offering a delightful blend of flavors that will transport you back to cherished moments around the dinner table. With easy-to-follow instructions and accessible ingredients, you’ll create a dish that’s not only delicious but also memorable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 28 oz canned whole peeled tomatoes
- 2 tsp dried basil
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, pepper, and herbs. Form into golf ball-sized meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; brown meatballs on all sides for about 4-5 minutes per batch. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions until translucent. Add crushed tomatoes, remaining garlic, and herbs; stir well.
- Return meatballs to the skillet; simmer on low for 20 minutes.
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente; drain and toss with olive oil.
- Serve spaghetti topped with meatballs and sauce; garnish with extra Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg