Spaghetti and meatballs is a classic Italian-American dish that is sure to please the whole family. Here is a simple recipe for making spaghetti and meatballs:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 pound spaghetti
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, milk, egg, Parmesan cheese, onion, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the meatballs in batches. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- To the same skillet, add the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, basil, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
- Return the meatballs to the skillet and simmer for an additional 15 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
- Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to the package directions.
- To serve, divide the spaghetti among serving bowls and top with the meatballs and sauce.
some additional tips for making spaghetti and meatballs:
- For a leaner dish, use ground turkey or chicken instead of ground beef.
- To make the meatballs extra flavorful, add in some chopped herbs, such as parsley, basil, or oregano.
- If you don’t have time to make your own meatballs, you can use store-bought meatballs. Just be sure to brown them in a skillet before adding them to the sauce.
- Serve spaghetti and meatballs with a side of garlic bread and a salad for a complete meal.
- Enjoy!
