Spaghetti and Meatballs

★ 4.3 · Advanced

Tender, juicy homemade meatballs simmer low and slow in a rich tomato sauce until deeply flavorful, then pile onto a bed of spaghetti for the quintessential Italian-American dinner.

30 minPrep Time

75 minCook Time

105 minTotal Time

6 servings (about 20 meatballs)Yield

Why You'll Love This

Classic Italian-American comfort food done right
Meatballs simmered directly in the sauce for maximum flavor
Great for meal prep and freezes well

Ingredients

1 lbground beef (80/20)
1/2 lbground pork
1 cupfresh breadcrumbs
1/2 cupwhole milk
2large eggs
1/2 cupgrated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
3 clovesgarlic, minced
1/4 cupchopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 tspkosher salt, divided, plus more for pasta water
1/2 tspblack pepper
3 tbspolive oil, divided
1small onion, diced
2 (28 oz) canscrushed tomatoes
1 tspdried oregano
1 lbspaghetti

Nutrition (estimated per serving)

720Calories

38gProtein

30gFat

72gCarbs

6gFiber

920mgSodium

Nutrition information is an estimate calculated from the ingredients listed and will vary based on the specific products used. It is not a substitute for advice from a nutrition professional.

Method

In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk and let sit for 5 minutes until the breadcrumbs absorb the liquid and form a paste (a panade); this keeps the meatballs tender instead of dense.