Spaghetti with Meatballs

Ingredients

• •12 oz spaghetti
• •1 lb ground beef
• •1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• •1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• •1/4 cup chopped parsley
• •1 egg
• •2 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 tsp salt
• •1/2 tsp black pepper
• •1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
• •1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
• •2 tbsp olive oil
• •Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
• •Chopped fresh basil for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and add the spaghetti. Cook according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, egg, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix until well combined.

3. 3

   Roll the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. You should have around 16 meatballs.

4. 4

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches, cooking until browned on all sides, about 7-10 minutes. Remove meatballs and set aside.

5. 5

   In the same skillet, pour in the marinara sauce and bring to a simmer. Add the meatballs back into the skillet, cover, and cook for an additional 10 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through.

6. 6

   Combine the drained spaghetti with the marinara sauce and meatballs, mixing well to coat the pasta. Heat through for a couple of minutes.

7. 7

   Serve hot, topped with additional grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil if desired.