Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this classic meatball recipe, featuring tender, juicy meatballs simmered to perfection in a rich marinara sauce. Traditionally served over al dente spaghetti and garnished with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese, this dish is a delightful fusion of Italian-American flavors that will satisfy your cravings. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, these meatballs are easy to make and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for garnish)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 12 ounces spaghetti
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, Parmesan cheese, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
- Form mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs (about 18-20 total).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown meatballs on all sides (5-7 minutes).
- Pour marinara sauce over meatballs; simmer on low for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain well.
- Serve meatballs and sauce over spaghetti; garnish with extra Parmesan and fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 1/4 of total recipe)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg