Description
A classic comfort food featuring tender meatballs in a bright, garlicky tomato sauce served over al dente spaghetti.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) spaghetti
- 20–24 medium meatballs
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup red wine or water
- Herbs (e.g., oregano, basil), to taste
- Olive oil, for frying
Instructions
- Mix ground meat with breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl until just combined.
- Shape mixture into 1–1.5 inch meatballs.
- Brown meatballs in a skillet over medium-high heat, about 2 minutes per side, then remove from skillet.
- Sauté onion and garlic in the same skillet, then deglaze with red wine or water.
- Add crushed tomatoes, return meatballs to sauce, and simmer gently for 20–25 minutes.
- Cook spaghetti al dente according to package instructions. Toss with a little sauce to coat.
- Plate spaghetti, top with sauce and meatballs, and finish with grated Parmesan.
Notes
For a lighter option, serve meatballs over zucchini noodles. If freezing, cool completely before storing.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian