Description
Italian Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs is a heartwarming dish that combines rich, savory sauce with tender meatballs, bringing comfort to any meal. This recipe transforms simple ingredients into a delightful feast, perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in. Gather around the table and enjoy a bowl of spaghetti that’s sure to become a cherished favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 28 oz canned whole tomatoes (preferably San Marzano)
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp dried basil
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onions and mincing the garlic.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, garlic, onion, egg, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; brown meatballs on all sides (about 5 minutes per batch).
- In another pot, heat remaining olive oil; sauté garlic until fragrant, then add canned tomatoes and crush them lightly.
- Once meatballs are browned, add them to the sauce and let simmer for at least 20 minutes.
- Serve over spaghetti and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg