Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe
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Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe
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Spaghetti and Meatballs is the quintessential Italian meal that is total comfort food. Slow cooked, super savory and so delicious!
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Ingredients
For the meatballs:
- 1.25 pounds ground beef
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 1 whole egg
- 3 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup onion finely chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup olive oil
For the sauce:
- 1 cup onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cans tomato sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 lb. Spaghetti cooked to al dente
- fresh basil chopped for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef with milk, bread crumbs, egg, parsley, garlic, onion, salt, pepper, and parmesan cheese until well combined. Using a 3 tablespoon cookie scoop, divide meat mixture into equal portions and roll into balls.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or dutch oven over medium heat. Brown half the meatballs and remove to a plate. They will not be fully cooked and that's ok. Add in remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and brown remaining meatballs. Remove to a plate.
- To make the sauce, add in an onion to the pot with meat drippings and any remaining olive oil. (There should be enough residual grease in the bottom of the pan, but if there is not, add in 1-2 more tablespoons of olive oil.) Cook onions until nearly tender, about 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in tomato sauce, beef broth, seasonings, and sugar. Stir. Add meatballs gently back into the pan and coat in sauce. Reduce heat to low or medium-low to gently simmer for 30-45 minutes or until meatballs are tender and fully cooked. Taste sauce and adjust seasoning.
- Serve over spaghetti with fresh basil and extra parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
833kcal
(42%)
Carbohydrates
83g
(28%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
41g
(63%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
74mg
(25%)
Sodium
1614mg
(67%)
Potassium
1320mg
(38%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
1238IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
178mg
(18%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 833 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 833kcal | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 83g | 28% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 1614mg | 67% |
| Potassium | 1320mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 1238IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 178mg | 18% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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