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Spaghetti and Meatballs

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 5
Author: Vanjo Merano

Ingredients

  • 1 lb spaghetti
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 cup beef broth or stock
  • 24 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons Chinese parsley chopped
  • 6 fresh basil leaves
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 egg beaten
  • 5 cloves garlic crushed and chopped
  • 1 piece raw egg
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ¼ cup parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, Worcestershire sauce, 2 cloves garlic, egg, salt and pepper then mix thoroughly.
  • Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and mold until a spherical shape is formed. Continue this step until the mixture is consumed.
  • Arrange the molded mixture in a greased baking tray then preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Heat a cooking pot then pour-in olive oil.
  • When the oil is hot enough, sauté the garlic and onions.
  • Pour-in the crushed tomatoes and bring to a boil.
  • Add the beef stock, parsley, and basil then simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Put-in the ¼ cup parmesan cheese and baked meatballs them simmer for 5 minutes
  • Place on top of the cooked spaghetti then serve. Share and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 5g