Description
A comforting and hearty creamy spaghetti and meatballs recipe featuring tender meatballs simmered in a rich, creamy tomato sauce served over spaghetti.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil (optional)
- Extra Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined and form into small meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, pour in the marinara sauce and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream and return meatballs to the skillet. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until meatballs are cooked through and sauce is creamy.
- Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Toss the cooked spaghetti with the creamy sauce and meatballs or serve the sauce and meatballs on top.
- Garnish with chopped basil and extra Parmesan before serving.
Notes
- Use a mix of ground beef and pork for extra juicy meatballs.
- Substitute heavy cream with half and half for a lighter sauce.
- Make the meatballs ahead and freeze for a quicker meal prep.
- Serve with garlic bread and a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg