Spaghetti With Italian Meatballs Recipe

Name: Spaghetti With Italian Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup chopped onion; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 can (28 ounces) Italian crushed tomatoes, undrained; 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste; 1 cup water; 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 4 slices white bread, torn; 1/2 cup water; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 package (16 ounces) spaghetti

Servings: persons

3/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (28 ounces) Italian crushed tomatoes, undrained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 cup water
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 slices white bread, torn
1/2 cup water
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 package (16 ounces) spaghetti

1
In a large saucepan, cook onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, water, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, soak bread in water for 5 minutes. Squeeze out excess liquid. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, cheese, garlic, basil, parsley, salt and bread. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls.
3
In a
4
coated with cooking spray, brown meatballs in batches in oil over medium heat.
5
Add meatballs to sauce; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink.
6
Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Serve with meatballs and sauce.

664

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup chopped onion, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 garlic clove, minced, 1 can (28 ounces) Italian crushed tomatoes, undrained, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti With Italian Meatballs falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spaghetti With Italian Meatballs

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