Name: Spaghetti & Meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb. spaghetti -; 1 lb. ground beef -; 1/3 c. bread crumbs -; 1/4 c. finely chopped parsley -; 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving -; 1 large egg -; 2 garlic cloves, minced -; Kosher salt -; 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes -; 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -; 1/2 c. onion, finely chopped -; 1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes -; 1 bay leaf -; Freshly ground black pepper -

Recipe information

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20 min.

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Ingredients for - Spaghetti & Meatballs

1. 1 lb. spaghetti -

2. 1 lb. ground beef -

3. 1/3 c. bread crumbs -

4. 1/4 c. finely chopped parsley -

5. 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving -

6. 1 large egg -

7. 2 garlic cloves, minced -

8. Kosher salt -

9. 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes -

10. 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -

11. 1/2 c. onion, finely chopped -

12. 1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes -

13. 1 bay leaf -

14. Freshly ground black pepper -

How to cook deliciously - Spaghetti & Meatballs

1. Stage

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente. Drain.

2. Stage

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.

3. Stage

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.

4. Stage

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.

5. Stage

Serve pasta with a healthy scoop of meatballs and sauce. Top with Parmesan before serving.