Description
A delightful and easy recipe for homemade spaghetti and meatballs, perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 (28 ounce) cans whole tomatoes (with juices)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork or ground Italian sausage
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese + more for serving
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped finely
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Pepper to taste
- 1 pound uncooked spaghetti
- Torn/chopped fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add whole tomatoes, Italian seasoning, oregano, sugar, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs and milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add ground beef, ground pork, egg, parmesan cheese, parsley, minced garlic, salt, onion powder, and pepper to the breadcrumb mixture. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs and add them to the simmering sauce. Cook for an additional 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Serve meatballs and sauce over spaghetti, garnished with additional parmesan cheese and fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- For a richer sauce, use San Marzano tomatoes.
- Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes based on your spice preference.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American