Description
A classic dish featuring juicy meatballs served over al dente spaghetti, drenched in rich marinara sauce, offering a comforting and flavorful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- Spaghetti
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1 Egg
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Onion, diced
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 cups Marinara Sauce
- Fresh Basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Spaghetti: In a large pot of salted boiling water, add spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and toss gently with olive oil.
- Prepare the Meatball Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, minced garlic, diced onion, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
- Shape the Meatballs: Scoop the mixture and form into uniform meatballs, about the size of a golf ball.
- Cook the Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides.
- Simmer in Sauce: Pour marinara sauce over the browned meatballs. Cover and let simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Serve: Plate the spaghetti and top with meatballs, drizzle with extra sauce, and garnish with fresh basil.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use brown rice or chickpea pasta. Add a splash of red wine to the sauce for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: spaghetti, meatballs, marinara, Italian food, comfort food