Spaghetti and meatballs
Spaghetti and meatballs is a classic Italian-American dish consisting of spaghetti pasta topped with meatballs and a tomato-based sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper r to taste
- 24 oz. jar marinara sauce
- 12 oz. spaghetti pasta
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1-inch in diameter.
- In a large skillet, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour the marinara sauce over the meatballs and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through.
- While the meatballs are cooking, cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Serve the meatballs and sauce over the cooked spaghetti. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 720kcal (36%)Carbohydrates: 80g (27%)Protein: 37g (74%)Fat: 28g (43%)Saturated Fat: 10g (63%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 127mg (42%)Sodium: 1068mg (46%)Potassium: 1061mg (30%)Fiber: 6g (25%)Sugar: 9g (10%)Vitamin A: 860IU (17%)Vitamin C: 12mg (15%)Calcium: 154mg (15%)Iron: 6mg (33%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
