Meatball Pasta
Get ready to savor the ultimate comfort food with this hearty Meatball Pasta recipe—a classic dish that brings together tender, flavorful meatballs and a rich, homemade tomato sauce atop perfectly cooked spaghetti. Crafted with a blend of ground beef and pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley, the meatballs are browned to perfection for a golden, juicy texture. The savory tomato sauce, infused with garlic, onions, and Italian seasoning, envelopes the meatballs as they simmer for a taste that's both bold and comforting. Serve this crowd-pleasing pasta topped with extra Parmesan cheese for a touch of indulgence. Ready in just an hour, this recipe is perfect for family dinners or date nights, combining ease and elegance in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams ground beef
- 250 grams ground pork
- 100 grams breadcrumbs
- 50 grams Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons parsley (chopped)
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 800 grams canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 400 grams spaghetti
- 3 liters water (for boiling pasta)
- 50 grams extra Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Mix thoroughly with your hands until well combined.
Roll the meat mixture into small balls, about the size of a golf ball, and place them on a baking tray.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches and brown them on all sides (about 5 minutes per batch). Set the browned meatballs aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the onion until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
Carefully add the browned meatballs to the tomato sauce. Cover and let simmer for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meatballs are cooked through.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.
Serve the spaghetti on plates or in bowls, top with the meatballs and sauce, and garnish with extra Parmesan cheese. Enjoy your delicious Meatball Pasta!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3906 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 214.9 g | 276% | |
| Saturated Fat | 80.8 g | 404% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 859 mg | 286% | |
| Sodium | 6668 mg | 290% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 273.2 g | 99% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.3 g | 101% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.7 g | ||
| Protein | 240.3 g | 481% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 1513 mg | 116% | |
| Iron | 32.0 mg | 178% | |
| Potassium | 4736 mg | 101% | |
*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.
