Description
A classic and comforting dish featuring al dente spaghetti paired with juicy, flavorful meatballs and a rich tomato sauce.
Ingredients
- Spaghetti
- Ground Beef
- Bread Crumbs
- Egg
- Fresh Parsley
- Garlic
- Onion
- Salt
- Pepper
- Olive Oil
- Canned Tomatoes
- Tomato Paste
- Italian Seasoning
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Prepare the meatballs by combining ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, parsley, garlic, onion, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Brown the meatballs in a skillet with olive oil, cooking until they are browned on all sides.
- Make the sauce by adding canned tomatoes and tomato paste to the skillet, scraping any browned bits.
- Combine the browned meatballs with the sauce and let simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Finish the spaghetti by coating it lightly with olive oil and serve topped with meatballs and sauce.
Notes
Make meatballs ahead of time and freeze them for a quick meal later. Consider adding vegetables to the meat mixture for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 85g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg