Spaghetti and Meatballs

Try this easy recipe Spaghetti and Meatballs. It’s a traditional spaghetti recipe that’s easy but delicious.

photo by jshj

INGREDIENTS:

1 pound ground beef

1 egg

2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

½ cup breadcrumbs

½ cup grated parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 (30 ounce) can tomato puree

2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 tablespoon sugar

Salt to taste

1 pound thick spaghetti noodles

 DIRECTIONS:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. In a medium bowl mix together the beef, egg, parsley, 3 cloves garlic, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese and 1 teaspoon salt just until blended. Form into 1 inch balls and place on a rimmed sheet pan. Bake in a preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  3. In the meantime, in a large saucepan heat the oil and sauté the garlic just until golden. Add the tomato puree, basil, parsley, red pepper flakes, sugar and salt. Simmer. When the meatballs are done add to the sauce and simmer for 30 minutes.
  4. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions. Serve with sauce and meatballs.