Spaghetti & Meatballs – Restaurant-Style Dinner at Home!
A classic Italian meal with tender meatballs and al dente spaghetti in rich marinara sauce. This dish offers a comforting, restaurant-quality experience you can enjoy at home.
Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, optional
- Fresh basil, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet. Brown meatballs in batches, 5-7 minutes per batch. Avoid overcrowding.
- Pour marinara sauce into the skillet. Simmer covered for 10-15 minutes.
- Portion spaghetti, top with meatballs and sauce. Add Parmesan and basil if desired.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, add fresh herbs like parsley or oregano to the meat mixture.
Rest meatballs 5 minutes post-cooking to improve juiciness.
Swap 50% beef with ground turkey for a lighter option.
Use zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash for gluten-free alternative.
Always taste and adjust sauce seasoning before serving.
Rest meatballs 5 minutes post-cooking to improve juiciness.
Swap 50% beef with ground turkey for a lighter option.
Use zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash for gluten-free alternative.
Always taste and adjust sauce seasoning before serving.