Description
A classic family favorite dish featuring spaghetti served with delicious homemade meatballs in a rich tomato sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- In a skillet, heat marinara sauce over medium heat and add meatballs.
- Simmer meatballs in the sauce for about 20 minutes, until cooked through.
- Serve meatballs over spaghetti and garnish with fresh basil.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Meatballs can be made ahead and frozen for later use.
- Substitute ground turkey for a leaner option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg