Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of a classic Italian meal with this Easy Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this dish features tender ground beef meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauce and served over al dente spaghetti. It’s quick to prepare, making it an ideal option for busy weeknights, yet delivers robust flavors that will please everyone at the table. With customizable meatball options and a delightful homemade sauce, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. spaghetti
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1/3 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
- 1 large egg
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, parsley, Parmesan, egg, garlic, salt, and red pepper flakes. Mix gently and form into 16 meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides for about 10 minutes; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion until softened (about 5 minutes). Stir in crushed tomatoes and bay leaf; season with salt and pepper. Simmer.
- Return meatballs to the sauce; cover and simmer until cooked through (about 8–10 minutes).
- Serve over spaghetti with additional Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 585
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 108mg