Spaghetti and Meatballs
Spaghetti and meatballs is a beloved classic that brings warmth and nostalgia to the dinner table. This easy-to-make dish features perfectly cooked spaghetti topped with juicy meatballs, all enveloped in a rich marinara sauce. Ideal for any occasion, it’s the ultimate comfort food that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- ½ cup fresh breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) San Marzano tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic, egg, salt, pepper, and herbs until just combined. Form into golf ball-sized meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear meatballs until browned on all sides (3-4 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced onions until translucent. Add canned tomatoes and sugar; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Return meatballs to the sauce and simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes.
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- Serve spaghetti topped with meatballs and sauce, garnished with extra Parmesan and basil if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg