Easy Spaghetti Meatballs
Enjoy this classic dish of Easy Spaghetti & Meatballs, where tender meatballs are simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce, perfect for a comforting dinner any day of the week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ lb finely chopped mortadella
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 ¾ tsp sea salt
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ⅓ cup fresh grated parmesan
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 5 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- Basil leaves
Instructions
- Combine finely chopped mortadella, ground beef, sea salt, minced garlic, grated parmesan, panko bread crumbs, and egg in a bowl. Mix well and form into meatballs.
- Heat extra virgin olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Sear the meatballs until browned on all sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté sliced garlic and red pepper flakes until fragrant. Add crushed tomatoes and basil leaves. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for about 15-20 minutes.
- Add the seared meatballs back into the sauce. Simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through and the flavors are melded.
Nutrition
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1050mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 135mg