🍝 Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs (6 Easy Steps)
🛒 Ingredients:
For the meatballs:
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1 lb (450g) ground beef or a beef/pork mix
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1/2 cup breadcrumbs
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 egg
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1 tsp salt & 1/2 tsp pepper
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1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
For the sauce & pasta:
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1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce or homemade tomato sauce
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12 oz spaghetti
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Olive oil for frying
👨🍳 Steps:
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Make the meatball mix
In a bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic, egg, salt, pepper, and parsley. Mix until combined, but don’t overwork it. -
Form the meatballs
Roll into 1½-inch balls (about golf ball size). You should get 12–15 meatballs. -
Cook the meatballs
In a large skillet, heat a little olive oil over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides (about 5–7 minutes total). Don’t worry if they’re not fully cooked through yet. -
Simmer in sauce
Pour the marinara sauce into the skillet with the meatballs. Cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes, until meatballs are fully cooked. -
Boil the spaghetti
While the meatballs simmer, cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water according to package directions. Drain and set aside. -
Combine and serve
Plate the spaghetti, top with meatballs and sauce. Garnish with extra Parmesan and parsley if desired.
Let me know if you want a shortcut version or a homemade sauce recipe!