Meatball Spaghetti
A quick and comforting weeknight dinner: tender meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauce, served over spaghetti and topped with Parmesan and parsley.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 650
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti
- ½ lb ground beef
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, mix the 0.5 lb ground beef, 0.25 cup breadcrumbs, and 1 egg until just combined. Roll into 12 small meatballs.
- 2
Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add the meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Pour in the 2 cups marinara sauce and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook until meatballs are cooked through, about 10 minutes.
- 4
Meanwhile, cook the 8 oz spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and divide among plates.
- 5
Spoon the meatballs and sauce over the spaghetti. Top with the 0.25 cup parmesan and fresh parsley if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- Large skillet
- Pot for pasta
- Mixing bowl
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