Description
This classic Spaghetti and Meatballs recipe is a hearty and satisfying dish perfect for a family dinner or gathering. Juicy meatballs cooked in a savory tomato sauce, served over a bed of tender spaghetti.
Ingredients
For the meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup bread crumbs
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying)
For the sauce and pasta:
- 24 ounces pasta sauce
- 12 ounces spaghetti pasta, cooked
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine 1 pound ground beef, ½ cup bread crumbs, ¼ cup milk, ¼ cup chopped onion, 2 cloves minced garlic, ¼ cup grated Parmesan, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper.
- Shape into 1½-inch balls.
- In a large skillet, heat 4 tablespoons oil and sear meatballs in batches, turning until browned (5–7 minutes). Set aside.
- Add 24 ounces pasta sauce to the skillet, return meatballs, and simmer on low for 10–15 minutes.
- Cook 12 ounces spaghetti pasta as directed. Drain and serve with meatballs and sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
- Mix it up: Use a combo of ground beef and pork or try ground turkey for a leaner option.
- Make ahead: Meatballs freeze beautifully. Store raw or cooked meatballs in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.
- Cheesy upgrade: Add a cube of mozzarella in the center of each meatball before cooking for a fun surprise.
- Baked version: Prefer hands-off cooking? Bake meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet at 400°F for 15–20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 585 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 1134mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
