Description
Indulge in homemade Luscious Spaghetti and Meatballs, a comforting classic that brings the flavors of your favorite Italian restaurant right to your kitchen. This dish features perfectly cooked spaghetti, juicy meatballs made with lean ground beef, and a rich, tangy tomato sauce infused with fresh herbs. With every bite, you’ll savor the delightful aroma of garlic and basil, making it an ideal meal for family dinners or gatherings with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 can (28 oz) San Marzano tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping onions and garlic.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, minced garlic, chopped onion, Parmesan cheese, basil, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Form small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs in batches until browned on all sides; set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion until soft. Add minced garlic and canned tomatoes; season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Return meatballs to the sauce and simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions.
- Serve spaghetti topped with meatballs and sauce; finish with extra olive oil or shredded Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg