Description
A delightful dish featuring tender meatballs in a rich marinara sauce served over spaghetti, perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- Spaghetti
- Ground Beef
- Breadcrumbs
- 1 Egg
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Onion, finely chopped
- Parmesan Cheese, grated
- Marinara Sauce
- Salt & Pepper, to taste
- Olive Oil
Instructions
- Cook the Spaghetti: Bring a large pot of salted water to a vigorous boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and drizzle with olive oil.
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped onion, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
- Brown the Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and turn gently until browned all around.
- Simmer with Sauce: Pour marinara sauce over the browned meatballs in the skillet. Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate spaghetti, top with meatballs and sauce, and garnish with grated Parmesan and basil.
Notes
For added flavor, consider substituting fresh herbs or adding vegetables to the meat mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg