Spaghetti and Meatballs

This is my go-to recipe for Spaghetti and Meatballs. Add your favorite ground meat or combo for an easy and delicious recipe that will become your family favorite.

Spaghetti and Meatballs

Ingredients

Meatballs

1 lb ground meat ( beef, chicken, sausage, turkey, pork or combo of meats)

1/2 onion, grated or finely chopped

2-3 garlic cloves, grated or minced

1/2 cup breadcrumbs or panko

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 large egg

1/4 cup milk

2-3 Tablespoons parsley or basil, minced

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pepper

1/2 - 3/4 cup flour to dredge meatballs

2-3 Tablespoons extra virgin oil

Sauce

1 Tablespoon olive oil

1/2 onion, diced or grated

2-3 garlic cloves, minced or grated

2 (28oz) cans crushed tomatoes ( use 1 can if using 1/2 box of spaghetti)

Salt

Pepper

Spaghetti pasta

Serving: parsley or basil and parmesan cheese

Directions:

In a large bowl, grate or finely chop the onions and garlic. Add ground meat, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, egg, milk, parsley or basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper and gently mix together.

Add the flour to a plate or bowl. Form the mixture into 1-1 1/2 inch size meatballs and roll in the flour to coat. Heat 2 Tablespoons of oil in a large skillet or pot. Cook the meatballs in batches on all sides, until browned and set aside.

In the same pot, sauté the onions and garlic for a few minutes, scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to get any brown bits. Add the crushed tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Add the meatballs and simmer covered for at least 30 minutes, stirring often. Taste and add salt and pepper to taste.

Meanwhile, in a large pot of salted water, cook the spaghetti according to package directions for al dente. Add the spaghetti to the sauce and cook 1-2 minutes, gently stirring together. Garnish with basil or parsley and parmesan cheese before serving.