Ultimate Spaghetti and Meatballs

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this classic spaghetti and meatballs recipe. The tender meatballs are simmered in a rich tomato sauce and served over perfectly cooked spaghetti.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb spaghetti
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Olive oil

Instructions:

Cook spaghetti according to package instructions, drain, and set aside

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, milk, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper

Mix until well combined

Form mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat

Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes

Remove meatballs from skillet and set aside

In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed

Saut onion until translucent, then add crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper

Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally

Return meatballs to the skillet with the sauce

Cover and simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through and sauce has thickened

Serve meatballs and sauce over cooked spaghetti

Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and parsley if desired