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Spaghetti and Meatballs
Italian

Spaghetti and Meatballs

Tender, seasoned beef meatballs simmered in a rich marinara sauce, served over perfectly cooked spaghetti.

45 min4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef · 80/20 blend
  • 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg · beaten
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 garlic cloves · minced
  • 24 oz marinara sauce · jarred
  • 16 oz spaghetti
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Directions

  1. 1

    Mix the meatballs

    Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix gently with your hands and form into 12 equal meatballs.

  2. 2

    Brown the meatballs

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Simmer in sauce

    Pour the marinara sauce into the skillet with the meatballs. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes to cook the meat through.

  4. 4

    Cook the pasta

    While the sauce simmers, boil the spaghetti in salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Plate the spaghetti, top with the meatballs and extra sauce, and garnish with more Parmesan if desired.