Spaghetti & Meatballs

Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe:

Ingredients:

- 400g spaghetti

- 500g ground beef (or a mixture of beef and pork)

- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

- 1 large egg

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

- 1 teaspoon dried oregano

- Salt and pepper to taste

- Olive oil for frying

For the tomato sauce:

- 800g canned crushed tomatoes

- 2 tablespoons olive oil

- 1 onion, finely chopped

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 teaspoon dried basil

- 1 teaspoon dried oregano

- Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined. Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter.

2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.

3. In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until softened and fragrant. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

4. While the sauce is simmering, cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain the pasta.

5. Add the cooked meatballs to the tomato sauce, letting them simmer together for a few minutes.

6. Serve the meatballs and sauce over the cooked spaghetti. Garnish with extra grated Parmesan and chopped parsley, if desired.