Spaghetti and meatballs served with tomato sauce

Spaghetti with Meatballs

Spaghetti and meatballs is a true Italian-American classic, popular worldwide. The savory meatballs and silky tomato sauce perfectly complement the simplicity of spaghetti. This dish is an ideal choice for a family dinner when you're craving something hearty and special. The recipe can be easily varied with extra spices or vegetables for a new flavor experience every time.

Prep Time 20 min
Preparation 30 min
Total 50 min
650 Kcal
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Ingredients for this recipe

Servings: 4
400 g Spaghetti
500 g Ground Meat (Pork or Beef)
50 g Breadcrumbs
1 Egg
50 g Parmesan Cheese
1 Onion
2 cloves Garlic
500 ml Tomato Sauce
30 ml Olive Oil
1 tsp Salt
0.5 tsp Black Pepper
10 g Fresh Basil

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    Preparation Steps

    1

    In a bowl, combine the ground meat with the finely chopped onion, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix well, then form into small meatballs.

    2

    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the meatballs for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown. Set aside.

    3

    In the same skillet, warm the tomato sauce. Add salt, pepper, and a few fresh basil leaves.

    4

    Gently place the meatballs into the tomato sauce. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

    5

    Cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and transfer to a large serving bowl.

    6

    To serve, divide the spaghetti among plates, top with the meatballs and tomato sauce. Garnish with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese.