Spaghetti and Meatballs
Prepare spaghetti and meatballs using ground beef, fresh herbs, and a rich tomato sauce, served over al dente pasta.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef (lean) | 800 | Grams |
| Spaghetti (dried) | 500 | Grams |
| Parmesan Cheese (grated) | 100 | Grams |
| Breadcrumbs (plain) | 100 | Grams |
| Egg (large) | 1 | Count |
| Milk (whole) | 0.5 | Cup |
| Onion (finely chopped) | 1 | Count |
| Garlic (minced) | 3 | Clove |
| Canned Tomatoes (crushed) | 800 | Grams |
| Tomato Paste | 2 | Tbsp |
| Olive Oil | 2 | Tbsp |
| Basil (fresh, chopped) | 1 | Bunch |
| Parsley (fresh, chopped) | 1 | Bunch |
| Salt | 1 | Tsp |
| Black Pepper (freshly ground) | 0.5 | Tsp |
Instructions
- 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.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about the size of a golf ball.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until onion is translucent.
- Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and half of the chopped basil to the skillet. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Return meatballs to the skillet, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Serve meatballs and sauce over spaghetti. Garnish with remaining parmesan cheese, basil, and parsley.
Kitchen equipment
Large SkilletLarge Mixing Bowl
