Spaghetti and Meatballs
Spaghetti and meatballs may be Italian, but it's also a classic American weeknight meal!
Ingredients
For the Sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup chopped onion
- ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 tsp fine salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp dried leaf oregano
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
For the Meatballs and Serving
- ½ cup fresh bread crumbs
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tsp seasoned salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 tbsp kosher salt, for the pasta water
Instructions
For the Sauce
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the onions are translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer.2 tbsp olive oil | 1/2 cup chopped onion | 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper | 1 clove garlic
- Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, 1 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.1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes | 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce | 1 tsp fine salt | 1/4 tsp black pepper | 1/2 tsp dried leaf oregano | 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
For the Meatballs and Serving
- Soften the fresh bread crumbs in the milk in a large bowl. Add the ground beef, egg, and seasoned salt. Mix until well combined.1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs | 2 tbsp milk | 1 pound ground beef | 1 tsp seasoned salt
- Shape the meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for about 8 to 10 minutes, turning frequently to brown all sides.2 tbsp olive oil
- 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 water with 1 tablespoon of kosher salt according to the package directions.1 tbsp kosher salt | 8 ounces spaghetti
- Drain the spaghetti and serve with the meatballs, sauce, and Parmesan cheese.
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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