Saucy Meatball Marinara Spaghetti
Classic beef meatballs simmered in homemade marinara, tossed with spaghetti and finished with fresh basil and cheese.
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 1.5 lbs ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 onion
- 1 jar crushed tomatoes
- 1 can tomato paste
- 1 lb spaghetti
- 1/2 cup basil
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt
- black pepper
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Save this recipeInstructions
- 1
Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Finely dice onion and mince 3 cloves garlic. Mix with ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Roll into 20 meatballs. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- 4
Brown meatballs on all sides, 10 minutes total. Remove and set aside.
- 5
Add 1 minced garlic clove to pot, cook 30 seconds. Add crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, stir well.
- 6
Return meatballs to pot and simmer, uncovered, until sauce thickens, 20 minutes.
- 7
Stir in chopped basil and season with salt and pepper.
- 8
Toss hot pasta with meatballs and sauce, divide into containers, top with parmesan.
