Italian Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs Recipe
A classic Italian dish with rich tomato sauce and tender meatballs.
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Equipment
- Large pot
- Frying Pan
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients:
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1 Egg
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 can Crushed Tomatoes (28 oz)
- 1 small Onion chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1 tsp Dried Basil
- 1 lb Spaghetti
Instructions:
- 1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and form into meatballs.
- 2. Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- 3. In the same pan, add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until onion is translucent.
- 4. Add crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, and dried basil. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
- 5. Return meatballs to the pan, cover, and let simmer for 30 minutes.
- 6. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and serve with meatballs and sauce.
Notes:
For a richer flavor, let the sauce simmer longer. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition value:
Calories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 4mg
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