Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs 

Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs

Ingredients:

For the meatballs:

1 lb ground beef 
1/4 cup breadcrumbs 
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley 
1 large egg 
2 cloves garlic, minced 
Salt and pepper to taste 
For the sauce:

2 tbsp olive oil 
1 onion, finely chopped 
2 cloves garlic, minced 
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes 
1 tsp dried basil 
1/2 tsp sugar 
Salt and pepper to taste 
For the spaghetti:

12 oz spaghetti 
For serving:

Additional Parmesan cheese 
Fresh basil leaves 
Directions:

Preheat Oven:

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 
Make the Meatballs:

In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, egg, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined. 
Form the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet. 
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until meatballs are browned and cooked through. 
Prepare the Sauce:

Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft. 
Stir in crushed tomatoes, dried basil, sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer. Add baked meatballs to the sauce, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes. 
Cook the Spaghetti:

Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain. 
Serve:

Serve spaghetti topped with meatballs and sauce. Garnish with additional Parmesan and fresh basil. 
Prep Time: 20 minutes 
Cooking Time: 40 minutes 
Total Time: 1 hour 

Calories: 600 kcal per serving 
Servings: 4 servings