This World Spaghetti and Meatballs
This recipe creates tender meatballs in a flavorful tomato sauce served over spaghetti. It’s rich, satisfying, and guaranteed to be a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce or homemade sauce
- 12 oz spaghetti
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, egg, salt, and pepper.
- Shape into meatballs about 1 1/2 inches in size.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet. Brown meatballs on all sides.
- Add marinara sauce and simmer for 25–30 minutes until meatballs are cooked through.
- Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain well.
- Serve meatballs and sauce over spaghetti. Sprinkle with Parmesan and parsley.
Notes
- Use a mix of beef and pork for richer flavour.
- Fresh herbs like basil or oregano enhance the sauce.
- Simmer meatballs gently to keep them tender.
- Homemade marinara adds extra depth of flavour.
- Pair with garlic bread for a complete meal.