A timeless classic that brings everyone to the table! Delicious, hearty, and perfect for any occasion. 🍅💖
Ingredients:
For the meatballs:
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
For the sauce:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried basil or fresh basil leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
For the pasta:
12 oz spaghetti
Fresh parsley and grated Parmesan for garnish
Instructions:
1️⃣ Make the Meatballs:
In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Roll into 1-inch balls. Heat a skillet with olive oil and cook meatballs until browned on all sides. Set aside.
2️⃣ Prepare the Sauce:
In the same skillet, add olive oil, onion, and garlic. Sauté until softened.
Stir in crushed tomatoes, sugar, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce and simmer for another 15 minutes.
3️⃣ Cook the Spaghetti:
Boil spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
4️⃣ Combine and Serve:
Toss the spaghetti with the sauce and meatballs. Garnish with fresh parsley and Parmesan.
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