Description
Rich, comforting, and bursting with homemade flavor, this Homemade Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs recipe is a must-have in your collection of easy dinner ideas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 0.5 lb ground pork
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup whole milk
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for searing)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for sauce)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 14 oz can diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 0.5 tsp dried oregano
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 12 oz spaghetti
- Salt (for pasta water)
- Freshly grated Parmesan
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Soak the breadcrumbs in milk for 5 minutes in a small bowl until softened.
- In a large bowl, combine soaked breadcrumbs, beef, pork, Parmesan, egg, garlic, parsley, oregano, red pepper, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
- Form into 1.5-inch balls. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown meatballs on all sides, about 5–7 minutes. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, add more olive oil and sauté onion for 5 minutes. Add garlic, cook for 30 seconds. Stir in tomato paste.
- Add crushed and diced tomatoes, sugar, salt, pepper, dried basil, and oregano. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Return meatballs to sauce, partially cover, and simmer on low for 25–30 minutes until meatballs are cooked through.
- Meanwhile, boil salted water and cook spaghetti until al dente. Reserve 0.5 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Toss pasta with sauce and meatballs. Use pasta water to adjust consistency if needed.
- Garnish with Parmesan and parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
- This dish is perfect for weeknight meals and family dinners.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Spaghetti Meatballs, Italian, Comfort Food, Dinner Recipe