Country Style Spaghetti and Meatballs
Experience the heartwarming flavors of classic Italian-American comfort food with this Country Style Spaghetti and Meatballs recipe. Perfectly tender meatballs, made with a rich blend of ground beef and pork, are infused with fresh parsley, Parmesan cheese, and garlic, then browned to perfection for a deep, savory flavor. Simmered in a robust tomato sauce seasoned with aromatic Italian herbs and a hint of heat from crushed red pepper flakes, these meatballs pair beautifully with al dente spaghetti. Ready in just an hour, this hearty dish is ideal for family dinners or cozy gatherings. Garnish with extra Parmesan and parsley for a rustic, restaurant-quality meal that will satisfy every craving! Perfect keywords: country-style spaghetti, homemade meatballs, classic Italian comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 0.5 pound Ground pork
- 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 large Egg
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 28 ounces Diced tomatoes, canned
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 16 ounces Cooked spaghetti
- 0.5 cup Water
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until evenly combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
Shape the mixture into golf-ball-sized meatballs and place them on a plate or baking sheet.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or deep pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the meatballs in batches and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the browned meatballs from the pan and set aside.
In the same pan, add diced onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the canned diced tomatoes, tomato paste, water, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes. Mix well to combine and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
Carefully return the browned meatballs to the pan, nestling them into the sauce. Cover and let simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
While the sauce simmers, cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Serve the meatballs and sauce over the cooked spaghetti. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
812 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.2 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.6 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 168 mg | 56% | |
| Sodium | 1047 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.4 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.4 g | ||
| Protein | 43.2 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 162 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 897 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
