Description
Classic spaghetti tossed in a rich tomato sauce and topped with tender, juicy homemade meatballs. A comforting and satisfying meal that brings traditional Italian American flavors to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces dry spaghetti
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1 ½ inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
- Brown the meatballs on all sides, then remove them temporarily from the skillet.
- In the same skillet, add crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, and sugar. Stir to combine.
- Return the meatballs to the sauce and simmer gently for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain without rinsing.
- Toss the cooked spaghetti directly into the sauce, coating evenly.
- Serve topped with freshly grated parmesan and chopped parsley.
Notes
- Do not overmix the meatball mixture to keep them tender.
- Reserve a small amount of pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.
- Simmer the sauce gently to develop flavor without burning.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: spaghetti and meatballs, classic pasta dinner, homemade meatballs, Italian American recipe, comfort food pasta
