Description
Classic spaghetti and meatballs with a rich marinara sauce, perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- Spaghetti
- Ground Beef or Pork
- Breadcrumbs
- 1 Egg
- Parmesan Cheese, grated
- Garlic, minced
- Onion, finely chopped
- Italian Seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
- Marinara Sauce
- Olive Oil
- Fresh Basil (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in boiling salted water until al dente.
- Prepare the meatballs by mixing ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, garlic, onion, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Form mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs.
- Brown the meatballs in a skillet with olive oil, ensuring they are golden on all sides.
- Simmer the browned meatballs in marinara sauce for 20-30 minutes to cook through.
- Serve the meatballs hot over spaghetti, garnished with basil and Parmesan.
Notes
Make-ahead by preparing meatballs and sauce a day in advance. Refrigerate and reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: spaghetti, meatballs, Italian, comfort food, family dinner