Description
Italian Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs is a comforting, classic dish that transports you straight to Italy with its rich tomato sauce and tender meatballs. Infused with garlic and fresh herbs, this recipe promises a delightful culinary experience, perfect for family dinners or special gatherings. Serve it over perfectly cooked spaghetti for a meal that will warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté diced onions until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer while preparing meatballs.
- Carefully add meatballs to the sauce; cover and cook for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked through.
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Serve meatballs atop spaghetti with sauce, garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg