Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Easy Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe. This classic dish features juicy ground beef meatballs simmered in a rich, flavorful tomato sauce, served over perfectly cooked spaghetti. Ideal for family dinners, cozy gatherings, or quick weeknight meals, this recipe brings warmth and satisfaction to the table. With a prep time of just 20 minutes, you can whip up this delightful meal without sacrificing flavor or quality. Each bite reveals tender meatballs infused with herbs and spices, complemented by the deliciously seasoned sauce. Elevate your dining experience by garnishing with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and serving alongside garlic bread or a crisp salad.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. spaghetti
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1/3 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
- 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 large egg
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, chopped parsley, grated Parmesan, egg, minced garlic, salt, and red pepper flakes. Form into 16 meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat; brown meatballs for about 10 minutes. Remove from pot.
- In the same pot, sauté chopped onion until softened (about 5 minutes). Add crushed tomatoes and bay leaf; season with salt and pepper.
- Return meatballs to the pot; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve spaghetti topped with meatballs and sauce; garnish with extra Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg