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Spaghetti Meatballs

A classic dish featuring tender meatballs and spaghetti, drizzled with rich marinara sauce, perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatball Ingredients
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Use lean ground beef for flavor without excess fat.
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Plain or Italian-style.
  • 1 large Eggs Fresh eggs act as a binding agent.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated, preferably freshly grated.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1/4 cup Parsley Fresh, finely chopped.
  • to taste Salt Essential seasoning.
  • to taste Pepper Essential seasoning.
Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 can Canned Tomatoes San Marzano varieties recommended.
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Extra virgin for richness.
Pasta Ingredients
  • 12 oz Spaghetti Opt for high-quality pasta.

Method
 

Prep the Ingredients
  1. Gather all your ingredients for spaghetti meatballs. Finely chop garlic and parsley.
Mix the Meatball Mixture
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, chopped garlic, parsley, and one beaten egg. Mix thoroughly.
Forming the Meatballs
  1. Scoop out portions of the meat mixture and roll them into balls about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

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