Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce and Meatballs
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this classic Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce and Meatballs recipe, perfect for family dinners or special occasions. Featuring tender, homemade beef meatballs seasoned with garlic powder, Parmesan, and breadcrumbs, this dish combines rich flavors with a touch of nostalgia. The simmering tomato sauce is infused with aromatic onion, garlic, oregano, and basil, while a hint of sugar balances the tanginess of crushed tomatoes. Served over al dente spaghetti and garnished with fresh basil leaves, this hearty recipe is a delicious blend of savory goodness and Italian-inspired simplicity. Ready in under an hour, it’s a satisfying, crowd-pleasing meal that will have everyone asking for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Ground beef
- 50 grams Breadcrumbs
- 30 grams Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium, finely chopped Onion
- 2 minced Garlic cloves
- 800 grams Canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 400 grams Spaghetti
- 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until combined.
Shape the mixture into meatballs, roughly the size of a golf ball, and set them aside on a plate.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 3 minutes.
Add the canned crushed tomatoes, dried basil, dried oregano, and sugar. Stir well and bring the sauce to a simmer.
Return the meatballs to the skillet, making sure they are submerged in the sauce. Cover the skillet and let them simmer gently for 25-30 minutes, occasionally stirring.
While the meatballs and sauce are cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain.
Serve the spaghetti on plates topped with meatballs and sauce. Garnish with fresh basil leaves. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
702 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.1 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.2 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 138 mg | 46% | |
| Sodium | 1056 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.4 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.7 g | ||
| Protein | 35.1 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 186 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 830 mg | 18% | |
*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.
