Easy Spaghetti with Meatballs
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this Easy Spaghetti with Meatballs recipe—an irresistible combination of tender, flavor-packed meatballs and a robust tomato sauce served over perfectly cooked spaghetti. Featuring a savory blend of ground beef and pork, these homemade meatballs are seasoned with Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic, and fresh herbs before being browned to perfection. Simmered in a rich, aromatic sauce made from crushed tomatoes, onion, and classic Italian spices, this hearty dish is both comforting and simple to prepare. Ready in just an hour, it's the ultimate crowd-pleaser for family dinners, gatherings, or any time you’re craving homemade Italian comfort food. Top it off with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan for a truly restaurant-worthy experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Spaghetti
- 8 ounces Ground beef
- 8 ounces Ground pork
- 0.5 cups Breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 large Egg
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes, canned
- 1 small Onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoons Dried basil
- 1 teaspoons Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoons Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- optional Grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, egg, minced garlic, 0.5 teaspoons of salt, and 0.25 teaspoons of black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and set them aside on a plate.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in a single layer, working in batches if necessary. Brown them on all sides for 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes, and season with dried basil, dried oregano, sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoons of black pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
Gently add the browned meatballs to the sauce, cover the skillet, and let simmer on low heat for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve the meatballs and sauce over the cooked spaghetti. Garnish with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2632 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 138.4 g | 177% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.1 g | 231% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 608 mg | 203% | |
| Sodium | 6206 mg | 270% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 208.0 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.5 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.4 g | ||
| Protein | 151.6 g | 303% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 646 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 23.7 mg | 132% | |
| Potassium | 2646 mg | 56% | |
*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.
