Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with succulent meatballs simmered in a flavorful Napolitana sauce, served over a bed of perfectly cooked spaghetti. This classic Italian dish is sure to please the whole family!
Ingredients:
- 500g ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 500g spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can 400g crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions:
Put breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper in a large bowl
Add the ground beef and mix them all together
Mix everything together well
Form the mixture into meatballs that are about an inch across
Follow the directions on the package to cook the spaghetti until it is al dente
Remove the water and set it aside
Warm up the olive oil in a big pan over medium-low heat
For about three minutes, or until the onion is soft, add the chopped onion
After you add the garlic, cook for one more minute
Then add the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper
Mix the ingredients well
Bring to a low boil
Carefully add the meatballs to the sauce that is already cooking
Put the lid on top and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the meatballs are fully cooked
Take the meatballs out of the pan and set them aside when they are done
Put the cooked spaghetti in the pan with the sauce
Give the spaghetti a good toss so that the sauce covers it all
Put meatballs on top of the spaghetti and serve
Put some grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves on top
Have fun!