Spaghetti Meatballs
Dive into the ultimate comfort food experience with this homemade Spaghetti Meatballs recipe, a timeless classic that combines tender, Italian-inspired meatballs with a rich, herbaceous tomato sauce. Perfectly seasoned ground beef and Italian sausage are blended with breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic, and fresh parsley, then baked for effortless perfection. Simmered in a fragrant sauce featuring crushed tomatoes, onions, oregano, and basil, these meatballs absorb layers of flavor that pair beautifully with al dente spaghetti. Ideal for a cozy family dinner, this recipe, ready in just over an hour, is a true celebration of bold flavors and hearty textures. Serve with a sprinkle of Parmesan and fresh parsley for the ultimate finishing touch. Keywords: spaghetti meatballs, Italian comfort food, homemade pasta recipe, baked meatballs, tomato sauce.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g ground beef
- 250 g Italian sausage
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 800 g canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 400 g spaghetti
- 4 liters water (for boiling pasta)
- 1 tbsp salt (for pasta water)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, Italian sausage, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, milk, eggs, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined, being careful not to overwork the mixture.
Shape the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.
While the meatballs are baking, heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, and additional salt and black pepper to taste. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for 10 minutes.
Carefully add the baked meatballs to the tomato sauce. Spoon the sauce over the meatballs to coat them and let them simmer together for another 10 minutes over low heat.
Meanwhile, bring 4 liters of water to a boil in a large pot. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the boiling water.
Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions (typically 8-10 minutes for al dente). Drain the pasta and set aside.
To serve, divide the spaghetti among plates. Spoon the meatballs and sauce over the top, and garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3970 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 229.1 g | 294% | |
| Saturated Fat | 84.5 g | 422% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 989 mg | 330% | |
| Sodium | 16654 mg | 724% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 281.5 g | 102% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.2 g | 104% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.3 g | ||
| Protein | 227.8 g | 456% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.2 mcg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 1588 mg | 122% | |
| Iron | 36.8 mg | 204% | |
| Potassium | 5828 mg | 124% | |
*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.
