Classic Spaghetti & Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

An appetizing, bright dish. Always want more! Spaghetti with meatballs in tomato sauce is a wonderful, tasty dish for every day. It can be served for lunch or dinner and easily feed the entire household.
cook time: 1h
Ethan Rowley
Classic Spaghetti & Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

205
Calories
9g
Fat
21g
Carbs
9g
Protein

Ingredients (6 portions)

Basic:

Spaghetti 400 g
Olive oil 1 tbsp
Salt to taste

Meatballs:

Salt to taste
Ground beef 300 g
Hard cheese 50 g
White bread 20 g
Eggs 1 pc
Garlic 1 clove
Parsley 25 g
Ground black pepper to taste
Onion 1 pc

Sauce:

Olive oil 2 tbsp
Salt to taste
Garlic 2 clove
Ground black pepper to taste
Tomatoes 500 g
Basil 10 g
Nutmeg 0.25 tsp

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make spaghetti with meatballs in tomato sauce? Prepare all the necessary ingredients for the sauce.

Step 2

Step 2
Peel the garlic and finely chop it with a knife.

Step 3

Step 3
Heat olive oil in a frying pan, add garlic, add ground pepper and salt. Fry for no more than 1 minute. How to choose a frying pan and oil, read the separate articles at the end of the recipe.

Step 4

Step 4
Add chopped tomatoes to the garlic. Stir.

Step 5

Step 5
Add basil sprigs to the sauce. Cover the pan with a lid and simmer the sauce for about 20 minutes over low heat.

Step 6

Step 6
Prepare all the necessary ingredients for the meatballs. Take any minced meat. I have lean minced beef. If you wish, you can use your favorite spices.

Step 7

Step 7
Peel the onion and grate it or chop it very finely. Peel and chop the garlic (you can chop it finely or pass it through a press).

Step 8

Step 8
Wash the parsley in running water, dry with a paper towel and finely chop with a knife.

Step 9

Step 9
Peel the crust off a piece of bread. Soak the bread crumb in milk, then squeeze it out.

Step 10

Step 10
Grate the cheese on a fine grater. You can use any cheese. The main thing is that it is natural, fresh, without the use of milk fat substitutes.

Step 11

Step 11
In a bowl, combine minced meat, onion, garlic, bread, grated cheese, egg and chopped parsley. Salt and pepper to taste, add nutmeg.

Step 12

Step 12
Mix everything thoroughly.

Step 13

Step 13
With wet hands, form the minced meat into small meatballs.

Step 14

Step 14
Place meatballs in tomato sauce. Simmer covered for 15-20 minutes. Turn the meatballs over halfway through cooking. Meatballs in tomato sauce in a frying pan are ready.

Step 15

Step 15
Read how to choose and cook spaghetti in a separate article. There is a link to it at the end of the recipe.

Step 16

Step 16
Boil spaghetti in salted water with olive oil until al dente. Drain the pasta in a colander.

Step 17

Step 17
Divide the finished pasta among plates. Place meatballs on top and pour tomato sauce over. Serve spaghetti with meatballs, garnished with basil sprigs.

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