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Best Ever Spaghetti and Meatballs

Classic spaghetti with tender homemade meatballs simmered in marinara sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour for dredging
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb 10 oz pasta sauce
  • 8 oz spaghetti
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Equipment

  • Large skillet or Dutch oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula or tongs
  • Pot for boiling pasta
  • Colander

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, Italian-seasoned bread crumbs, sea salt, black pepper, and egg until just combined; do not overmix.
  2. Portion the mixture and shape into 12 evenly sized meatballs.
  3. Place the all-purpose flour in a shallow bowl and lightly dredge each meatball, shaking off excess flour.
  4. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  5. Add the meatballs and brown on all sides, about 6 minutes total; they should be browned but not fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
  6. If desired, wipe out excess grease from the skillet, then add the pasta sauce and bring it to a gentle simmer.
  7. Gently nestle the browned meatballs into the simmering sauce, cover, and cook for about 20 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through.
  8. Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente; drain.
  9. Serve the meatballs and sauce over the hot spaghetti and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the meatball mixture to keep them tender and juicy.
  • Lightly roll meatballs without packing them tightly to avoid dense texture.
  • Brown meatballs only until the exterior is seared; finish cooking in the sauce.
  • You can substitute frozen meatballs to save time.
  • Use your preferred homemade marinara if available.