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A plate of spaghetti and meatballs with garlic bread

Spaghetti and Meatballs

Diana
Spaghetti and meatballs may be Italian, but it's also a classic American weeknight meal!
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Servings 4 to 6 servings
Calories 809
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Course Pasta
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf oregano
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

For the Meatballs and Serving

  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs, fresh
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 pound ground chuck
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 ounces spaghetti
  • Grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

For the Sauce

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and green pepper and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the onions are translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, oregano, and 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese. Bring the sauce to a simmer; reduce the heat to low and continue cooking for 20 minutes.

For the Meatballs and Serving

  • Soften the bread crumbs in the milk in a large bowl. Add the ground beef and seasoned salt.
  • Shape the meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs, turning frequently to brown all sides.
  • Transfer the meatballs to the simmering sauce and let them cook for 5 to 10 minutes, or until they reach 160 F (165 F if you happen to be using ground poultry).
  • Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in boiling salted water following the package directions.
  • Drain the spaghetti and serve with the meatballs, sauce, and Parmesan cheese.
    a plate of spaghetti with homemade meatballs and sauce

Nutrition

Calories: 809kcalCarbohydrates: 76gProtein: 36gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 2068mgPotassium: 701mgFiber: 9gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 347IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 138mgIron: 4mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

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