Here’s a simple 6-step recipe for making classic spaghetti and meatballs:

🍝 Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs (6 Easy Steps)

🛒 Ingredients:

For the meatballs:

  • 1 lb (450g) ground beef or a beef/pork mix

  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 egg

  • 1 tsp salt & 1/2 tsp pepper

  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)

For the sauce & pasta:

  • 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce or homemade tomato sauce

  • 12 oz spaghetti

  • Olive oil for frying


👨‍🍳 Steps:

  1. 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.

  2. Form the meatballs
    Roll into 1½-inch balls (about golf ball size). You should get 12–15 meatballs.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Boil the spaghetti
    While the meatballs simmer, cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

  6. 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!

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