Description
Spaghetti and meatballs is the ultimate comfort food, combining juicy, savory meatballs with a rich marinara sauce over perfectly cooked spaghetti. This classic dish evokes memories of family gatherings and cozy nights, making it a delightful choice for any occasion. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create a delicious meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and Italian herbs until just combined.
- Roll mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until browned.
- While meatballs bake, heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add minced garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, sugar, and Italian herbs; simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and toss with sauce and meatballs before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg