Skip to main content

Old-Fashioned Spaghetti and Meatballs

2.6

(12)

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2 to 4

Ingredients

1/2 pound ground beef
1 egg
1 1/2 slices white bread, torn into small pieces
2 tablespoon grated Parmesan
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 cups Marinara Sauce
8 ounces spaghetti, freshly cooked
Additional grated Parmesan

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine first 4 ingredients in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Form mixture into 1 1/2-inch-diameter meatballs. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs in batches (do not crowd) and cook until brown on all sides, about 8 minutes.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, warm Marinara Sauce in heavy small saucepan over low heat. Pour sauce over spaghetti. Top with meatballs. Serve immediately, passing additional Parmesan separately.

Read More
Protein on protein on protein. Great on their own or stirred into tomato sauce.
Canned purée delivers rich body and deep flavor, without the nonna-level cook time.
Cut steak into cubes and suddenly it transforms into a quick-cooking protein.
Yes, you can use the pre-cut squash.
This picadillo-inspired topping would taste good on a shoe.
The Thanksgiving staple makes for a stellar weeknight dinner.
Sticky-sweet mall-style bourbon chicken gets a fall makeover.
Brussels sprouts are better with a crunchy Parmesan skirt.