Easy Spaghetti with Meatballs

Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this Easy Spaghetti with Meatballs recipe—an irresistible combination of tender, flavor-packed meatballs and a robust tomato sauce served over perfectly cooked spaghetti. Featuring a savory blend of ground beef and pork, these homemade meatballs are seasoned with Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic, and fresh herbs before being browned to perfection. Simmered in a rich, aromatic sauce made from crushed tomatoes, onion, and classic Italian spices, this hearty dish is both comforting and simple to prepare. Ready in just an hour, it's the ultimate crowd-pleaser for family dinners, gatherings, or any time you’re craving homemade Italian comfort food. Top it off with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan for a truly restaurant-worthy experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 ounces Spaghetti
• 8 ounces Ground beef
• 8 ounces Ground pork
• 0.5 cups Breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 large Egg
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes, canned
• 1 small Onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoons Dried basil
• 1 teaspoons Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoons Sugar
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0 optional Grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, egg, minced garlic, 0.5 teaspoons of salt, and 0.25 teaspoons of black pepper. Mix until well combined.

Step 3

Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and set them aside on a plate.

Step 4

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in a single layer, working in batches if necessary. Brown them on all sides for 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.

Step 5

In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 7

Pour in the crushed tomatoes, and season with dried basil, dried oregano, sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoons of black pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.

Step 8

Gently add the browned meatballs to the sauce, cover the skillet, and let simmer on low heat for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 9

Serve the meatballs and sauce over the cooked spaghetti. Garnish with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1848.4 grams (1848.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2632

Total Fat 138.40g	177%
Saturated Fat 46.10g	231%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.60g
Cholesterol 608mg	203%
Sodium 6206mg	270%
Total Carbohydrate 208.00g	76%
Dietary Fiber 23.50g	84%
Total Sugars 47.40g
Protein 151.60g	303%

Vitamin D 56IU	279%
Calcium 646mg	50%
Iron 24mg	132%
Potassium 2646mg	56%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.4%

Protein: 22.6%

Carbs: 31.0%