Spaghetti and
meatballs or spaghetti with meatballs is an Italian-American dish consisting of
spaghetti, tomato sauce and meatballs.
meatballs or spaghetti with meatballs is an Italian-American dish consisting of
spaghetti, tomato sauce and meatballs.
Ingredients
1 lb.
spaghetti
spaghetti
1 lb. ground
beef
beef
1/3 c. bread
crumbs
crumbs
1/4 c. finely
chopped parsley
chopped parsley
1/4 c. freshly
grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
1 egg
2 garlic
cloves, minced
cloves, minced
Salt
1/2 tsp. red
pepper flakes
pepper flakes
2 tbsp.
extra-virgin olive oil
extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 c. onion,
finely chopped
finely chopped
1 (28-oz.) can
crushed tomatoes
crushed tomatoes
1 bay leaf
Freshly ground
black pepper
black pepper
Method
- In a large pot
of boiling salted water, cook spaghetti according to package instructions.
Drain. - In a large
bowl, combine beef with bread crumbs, parsley, Parmesan, egg, garlic, 1
teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes. Mix until just combined then form into 16
balls. - In a large pot
over medium heat, heat oil. Add meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until
browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer meatballs to a plate. - Add onion to
pot and cook until soft, 5 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes and bay leaf. Season
with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Return meatballs to pot and cover.
Simmer until sauce has thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. - Serve pasta
with a healthy scoop of meatballs and sauce. Top with Parmesan before serving.
