Spaghetti and Meatballs
Spaghetti and meatballs is the ultimate comfort dish, perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners. This recipe features juicy meatballs made from lean ground beef, nestled in a rich, homemade tomato sauce. With a delightful balance of flavors and textures, it’s an irresistible meal that will have everyone at the table asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (lean)
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, parsley, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Roll mixture into golf-sized meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until browned.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onion; sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in crushed tomatoes and oregano; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Once meatballs are cooked, add them to the sauce and let them simmer together for an additional five minutes.
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente; drain and serve topped with meatballs and sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg