A classic Italian-American dish consisting of spaghetti and savory meatballs in a rich marinara sauce.
A classic Italian-American dish consisting of spaghetti and savory meatballs in a rich marinara sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs plain or seasoned
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1 egg beaten
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 2 cups marinara sauce store-bought or homemade
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying
- 2 tablespoons basil chopped, for garnish, fresh
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, beaten egg, minced garlic, milk, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1-1.5 inches in diameter.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
- Once browned, add the marinara sauce to the skillet. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through.
- While the meatballs are cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain well.
- Serve the meatballs and sauce over the cooked spaghetti. Garnish with fresh basil and additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 25gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 820mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 25mg
So delicious 😋 Perfect for dinner!
I made this last night and my family loved it too! So good! 😍
This recipe is amazing! My kids loved it! Definitely a keeper.
Do I really need the milk? I’m not sure it makes a diff.
You should keep the milk! It helps make the meatballs juicier. Don’t skip it!
Just spaghetti and meatballs? It’s Italian food, like pizza too maybe!
The sauce was too spicy for my taste. Maybe I should’ve used a different brand.
Too hard to make, can’t cook at all 🤷♂️
I get that cooking can be tough, but this recipe’s not too hard! Maybe try it step by step? You got this! 👩🍳
This was alright, but my grandma makes the best meatballs. Never can compare.
I followed the steps but my meatballs fell apart. What did I do wrong?