Easy Homemade Spaghetti and Meatballs
This Easy Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe features tender homemade meatballs, simple tomato sauce, and perfectly cooked spaghetti noodles for a classic comfort food dinner that's easy, delicious, and family-approved.
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup finely diced onion
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp oregano
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley
For the Pasta and Sauce
- 12 ounces spaghetti noodles
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 32 ounces marinara sauce
For Serving
- fresh basil
- fresh grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, Italian breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, diced onion, salt, black pepper, oregano, minced garlic, parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley.
- Mix gently until everything is combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the meatballs tough.
- Using a large cookie scoop, portion the mixture into evenly sized meatballs.
- Wet your hands slightly with water and roll the meatballs until smooth, about 2 inches in diameter. This recipe makes about 19 meatballs.
- Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until cooked through and browned.
- While the meatballs are baking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook the spaghetti noodles according to package directions, about 10 minutes, until al dente.
- Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and cook until softened and translucent.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Pour in the marina sauce and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Allow the sauce to simmer for about 10 minutes to develop flavor.
- Add the meatballs to the sauce and toss until evenly coated.
- Add the cooked spaghetti noodles to serving plates, and top with the sauce and meatballs.
- Finish with fresh basil and freshly grated Parmesan cheese before serving.