Spaghetti and Meatballs

Prepare spaghetti and meatballs using ground beef, fresh herbs, and a rich tomato sauce, served over al dente pasta.

Ingredients

IngredientQty.Unit
Ground Beef (lean)800Grams
Spaghetti (dried)500Grams
Parmesan Cheese (grated)100Grams
Breadcrumbs (plain)100Grams
Egg (large)1Count
Milk (whole)0.5Cup
Onion (finely chopped)1Count
Garlic (minced)3Clove
Canned Tomatoes (crushed)800Grams
Tomato Paste2Tbsp
Olive Oil2Tbsp
Basil (fresh, chopped)1Bunch
Parsley (fresh, chopped)1Bunch
Salt1Tsp
Black Pepper (freshly ground)0.5Tsp

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, half of the parmesan cheese, half of the chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
  2. Form the mixture into meatballs, about the size of a golf ball.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until onion is translucent.
  5. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and half of the chopped basil to the skillet. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
  6. Return meatballs to the skillet, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  8. Serve meatballs and sauce over spaghetti. Garnish with remaining parmesan cheese, basil, and parsley.

Kitchen equipment

Large SkilletLarge Mixing Bowl