Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe.
The most amazing recipe for classic Italian inspired Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe. Big, juicy and tender homemade meatballs in a quick pasta sauce and served over a bed of spaghetti.
- 8 oz uncooked spaghetti pasta
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
meatballs-
- 1 1/2 lbs ground meat (beef, pork, turkey or Italian sausage)
- 1/2 medium onion, finely grated
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ Tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 Tbsp parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 2 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 2 Tbsp whole milk
- 3 Tbsp oil, for sautéing, divided
Sauce-
- 1/2 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 2 Tbsp water
- 28 oz canned diced tomatoes
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp dried parsley
- 2 Tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
Prepare Sauce-
In a skillet, sauté the finely chopped onion with oil and butter. Once onions are cooked, add diced tomatoes, water, garlic and seasonings (minus fresh basil). Simmer on low for about 5 minutes.
Puree the marinara sauce with a hand mixer or blender until desired consistency.
Add back to the skillet. Add meatballs and fresh basil to sauce, simmer 10-12 minutes over low heat.
Prepare Meatballs and Spaghetti-
While meatballs are simmering, cook spaghetti per package instructions. Drain and toss with 2 Tbsp butter.
Serve spaghetti and meatballs with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.