Description
A hearty Italian-style meatball recipe with a simple spaghetti sauce, perfect for family dinners, featuring savory meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cans (28 oz each) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove meatballs from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, and dried basil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and return the meatballs to the skillet.
- Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through and sauce has thickened.
- Serve over cooked spaghetti.
Notes
For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the sauce. Make sure to use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 25g