Spaghetti with Meatballs

Name: Spaghetti with Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 egg; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1 lice white sandwich bread; 1 pound ground beef; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1 medium onion; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 cloves garlic; 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon granulated sugar; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound Spaghetti; fresh parsley

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings
8 servings
Calories
484 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian, American

Spaghetti with Meatballs

Eric Vasquez

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This classic Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe is a hearty and comforting family dinner idea. One bite of this Italian-American dinner recipe will transport you to a Midwestern red sauce restaurant.

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Ingredients

Servings

For the meatballs:

1 egg
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 lice white sandwich bread (see note 1)
1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus more for topping
1 medium onion finely chopped (about 1 cup, see note 2)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano crushed
1 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil

For the sauce and pasta:

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic minced
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes undrained
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon granulated sugar optional (see note 3)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound Spaghetti for serving
fresh parsley minced, for garnish

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Instructions

To make the meatballs:

In a large bowl, mash together egg, cream, and bread until a smooth paste forms. Add beef, onion, fresh parsley, dried oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
Using a strong rubber spatula or your hands, mix well. Working with 1 heaping tablespoon at a time, roll the meat mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet.
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add meatballs and cook, turning occasionally until brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove from pan and place on a paper-lined plate.

To make the sauce and pasta:

In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add olive oil and heat until shimmering. Add minced garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add crushed tomatoes (Be careful! They may splatter when they hit the hot oil, so keep the lid handy), diced tomatoes and their juice, basil, oregano, and sugar. Bring the sauce to boil over medium-high heat.
Add meatballs to the pan, reduce heat to medium, and simmer uncovered until flavors have blended and meatballs reach an internal temperature of 155 degrees on an internal thermometer, about 10 to 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper (I like 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper).
While the sauce is simmering, bring 4 quarts of water and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain pasta well. Serve pasta topped with tomato sauce and meatballs, garnishing with grated parmesan, if desired.

Notes

White bread: This is key to achieve the best meatball consistency. Combine into a mash with the egg and cream to form a panade before mixing with the beef and herbs to ensure a juicy and tender texture.
Onion: To avoid biting into large chunks of onion in your meatballs, finely chop before adding to the beef mixture.
Sugar: This is an optional sauce ingredient; I prefer just a pinch to balance out the acidity in the canned tomatoes. Sweeten to taste or feel free to omit.
Yield: This recipe makes 8 servings of meatball-topped saucy spaghetti with 2 ounces of pasta each.
Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 2 oz pasta Calories 484kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 71mg (24%) Sodium 360mg (15%) Potassium 330mg (9%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 186IU (4%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 49mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 484 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	2 oz pasta
Calories	484kcal	24%
Carbohydrates	47g	16%
Protein	19g	38%
Fat	24g	37%
Saturated Fat	8g	40%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	71mg	24%
Sodium	360mg	15%
Potassium	330mg	7%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	186IU	4%
Vitamin C	2mg	2%
Calcium	49mg	5%
Iron	2mg	11%