Spaghetti with Meatballs and Cheese
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this hearty and irresistible Spaghetti with Meatballs and Cheese recipe. Featuring tender, homemade meatballs crafted from seasoned ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and aromatic herbs, this dish is simmered to perfection in a rich tomato sauce. Tossed with al dente spaghetti and crowned with a melty layer of shredded mozzarella, this classic Italian-American favorite is both satisfying and easy to prepare. Ideal for family dinners or special occasions, every forkful bursts with bold flavors and cheesy goodness. Garnish with extra Parmesan and fresh basil for a restaurant-quality touch. Perfectly balanced and ready in just an hour, this dish is a must-try for pasta and meatball enthusiasts.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams spaghetti
- 500 grams ground beef
- 1 medium, finely chopped onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 800 grams tomato sauce
- 200 grams, shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 liters water
Instructions
Boil a large pot of water with 1 teaspoon of salt. Once boiling, add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, oregano, basil, 0.5 teaspoons of salt, and black pepper.
Mix the meat mixture thoroughly with your hands until all ingredients are well combined.
Shape the mixture into small balls about the size of a golf ball.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 6-8 minutes. Remove meatballs from skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining minced garlic clove and sauté for about 30 seconds. Pour in the tomato sauce, stirring to combine.
Return the meatballs to the skillet with the sauce. Lower the heat and let simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the meatballs to cook through.
Add the spaghetti to the meatball and sauce mixture, gently tossing to coat the pasta evenly in the sauce.
Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the spaghetti and meatballs. Cover and let the cheese melt for around 2-3 minutes.
Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh basil if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3756 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 211.7 g | 271% | |
| Saturated Fat | 84.8 g | 424% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 784 mg | 261% | |
| Sodium | 9555 mg | 415% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 260.8 g | 95% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.4 g | 73% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.1 g | ||
| Protein | 208.7 g | 417% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 2812 mg | 216% | |
| Iron | 24.7 mg | 137% | |
| Potassium | 1990 mg | 42% | |
*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.
