Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Form into 1 1/2-inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown meatballs on all sides.
- Pour marinara sauce into the pan, add browned meatballs, and simmer 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain.
- Toss spaghetti with sauce and meatballs. Serve with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Tip: For extra tenderness, soak breadcrumbs in a splash of water or milk before mixing.
- Pair with a simple green salad and crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Non-vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 68 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
