This homemade spaghetti and meatballs is a dinner recipe you'll want to eat literally every week.

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I love to add red pepper flakes to my plate to make it a little spicy. This recipe is so good!

Ingredients

For the Meatballs:

• 1 pound ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (Italian-style or plain)
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried)
• 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)

For the Sauce:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)

For the Spaghetti:

• 12 ounces spaghetti
• Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Directions

Make the Meatballs:

• In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, onion, garlic, egg, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix until just combined.
• Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.

Cook the Meatballs:

• In a large skillet or pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.

Make the Sauce:

• In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
• Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir in the sugar, salt, pepper, basil, and oregano. Bring to a simmer.

Combine Meatballs and Sauce:

• Return the meatballs to the skillet, cover, and let simmer in the sauce for 20-25 minutes, until cooked through.

Cook the Spaghetti:

• While the meatballs are simmering, cook the spaghetti according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Drain and set aside.

Serve:

• Toss the cooked spaghetti with a bit of the sauce or serve it plain with meatballs and sauce on top.
• Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and extra Parmesan cheese.

What do you think?

Enjoy this one!