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Spaghetti with Meatballs

Spaghetti with Meatballs prepared dish

This classic spaghetti with meatballs features tender meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauce served over al dente spaghetti. Perfect for a family dinner, this dish combines hearty flavors and comforting textures. Serve with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese for an extra touch of flavor!

This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 20 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 50 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include egg, canned tomatoes, spaghetti, onion.
  • Follow all 7 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 800 g canned tomatoes
  • 400 g spaghetti
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 50 g breadcrumbs
  • 50 g parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 500 g ground beef
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp basil (dried)

Instructions

  1. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
  3. Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
  4. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
  5. Add the meatballs to the skillet and brown them on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
  6. Pour in the canned tomatoes and add the dried basil. Stir to combine and let the sauce simmer for about 15 minutes.
  7. Serve the meatballs and sauce over the cooked spaghetti, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 590
  • Protein: 36 g
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Carbohydrates: 56 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 720 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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