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Classic Spaghetti with Delightful Meatballs

Savor the comforting taste of Classic Spaghetti with Delightful Meatballs. This easy-to-follow recipe provides an inviting meal served with tender, flavorful meatballs swimming in a rich, homemade tomato sauce.
2
50 min
TOTAL TIME
904
CALORIES
$2.45
PER SERVING
Classic Spaghetti with Delightful Meatballs
Ingredients
SAUCE
4 SERVINGS
Olive Oil
3 tbsp olive oil
Fresh Basil
2 tbsp fresh basil
chopped
Sugar
1/4 tsp sugar
Canned Diced Tomatoes
14 oz canned diced tomatoes
Salt
1 tsp salt
Garlic
2 cloves garlic
minced
Canned Crushed Tomatoes
28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
MEATBALLS
Ground Pork
1/4 lbs ground pork
Pepper
1/8 tsp pepper
Salt
3/4 tsp salt
Egg Yolk
1 whole egg yolk
Milk
1/3 cup milk
Fresh Bread Crumbs
1/3 cup fresh bread crumbs
85% Lean Ground Beef
1 lb 85% lean ground beef
Parmesan
1/4 cup parmesan
Garlic
1 clove garlic
minced
SPAGHETTI
Spaghetti
8 oz spaghetti
Directions
SAUCE
20 min
PREP TIME
30 min
COOK TIME
50 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet or Dutch oven with a lid.
2
Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds without browning.
3
Pour crushed and diced tomatoes into the skillet, increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.
4
Cover the skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, and let it simmer as you prepare the meatballs.
MEATBALLS
5
In a mixing bowl, combine bread crumbs, milk, egg yolk, garlic, and parmesan.
6
Gently mix ground beef and ground pork into the bread mixture, then add 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
7
Shape the mixture into 1 ½-inch meatballs, yielding about 14-16 meatballs.
SAUCE
8
Adjust the sauce's seasoning by adding 1/4 teaspoon sugar and 1 teaspoon salt, then gently place the meatballs into the sauce.
9
Maintain a simmer, cover the skillet, and cook for 15 minutes. Check once to ensure the meatballs aren't sticking to the bottom of the pan.
10
Continue cooking until meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F on an instant-read thermometer.
SPAGHETTI
11
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook spaghetti according to package directions.
PLATING
12
Divide the cooked spaghetti among serving plates and top with meatballs and sauce. Sprinkle additional chopped basil on top for garnish, if desired.
Health Info
Macros
68g
CARBS
48g
FAT
46g
PROTEIN
Contains these allergens
MILK
EGGS
WHEAT
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