Description
Indulge in this classic spaghetti and meatballs recipe, featuring tender meatballs and al dente pasta smothered in a rich marinara sauce. Perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings!
Ingredients
- Spaghetti (high-quality durum wheat)
- Ground beef (lean)
- Breadcrumbs (lightly toasted)
- Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- Fresh basil (chopped)
- Garlic (minced)
- Eggs (beaten)
- Canned tomatoes (whole peeled)
- Olive oil (extra virgin)
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Spaghetti: Boil salted water and cook spaghetti until al dente according to package instructions.
- 2. Sauté Onions and Garlic: Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté diced onions until translucent; add minced garlic.
- 3. Prepare Meatball Mixture: In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, beaten eggs, chopped basil, sautéed onion-garlic mix, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
- 4. Create Meatballs: Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs using wet hands. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- 5. Sear Meatballs: In the same skillet, sear meatballs until browned on all sides (about 8 minutes total).
- 6. Add Sauce: Pour canned tomatoes over seared meatballs and simmer for about 20 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- 7. Serve: Plate spaghetti topped with meatballs and sauce, garnished with extra Parmesan and basil.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg