Description
Classic Italian-American comfort food featuring tender meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauce, served over spaghetti.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (for sauce)
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 lb spaghetti
- Salt for pasta water
- Grated Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Form into 1 1/2-inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides, then remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chopped onion and cook until translucent. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Return meatballs to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 25–30 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through.
- Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions in salted water. Drain and set aside.
- Serve meatballs and sauce over spaghetti. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- You can make the meatballs ahead and freeze them for later use.
- Use whole wheat spaghetti for a healthier option.
- Adjust seasoning to taste for the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg