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