Spaghetti and Meatballs
A classic dish featuring tender meatballs, flavorful marinara, and perfectly cooked spaghetti, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Pasta and Sauce Ingredients
- 8 oz Spaghetti Cook according to package instructions
- 24 oz Marinara sauce Can be store-bought or homemade
Meatball Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef Substitute with turkey or pork if desired
- ½ cup Bread crumbs
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese Grated
- 1 large Egg Can use flaxseed meal or applesauce as a substitute
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- ½ cup Onion Chopped
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Pepper
Cooking Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Olive oil For browning the meatballs
- ¼ cup Fresh basil For garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped onion, salt, and pepper. Form into meatballs.
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown meatballs on all sides.
- Add marinara sauce to the skillet, cover, and simmer until meatballs are cooked through.
- Serve meatballs over spaghetti, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
Serve hot with a sprinkle of extra parmesan and fresh basil on top. Pairs well with a side salad or garlic bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.