Introduction:

There’s nothing quite like a comforting plate of spaghetti and meatballs, especially when it’s made with love right in your own kitchen. This delicious, homemade recipe is simple to prepare yet surely impresses your family or guests. Here’s our easy, step-by-step guide to making the best spaghetti and meatballs you’ve ever tasted.

Ingredients:

– 1 lb ground beef

– 1/2 lb ground pork

– 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

– 2 large eggs

– 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

– 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

– 2 cloves minced garlic

– Salt and pepper, to taste

– Olive oil, for frying

– 1 lb spaghetti

– 24 oz jar marinara sauce

Instructions:

1. Mix the meatballs: In a large bowl combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, eggs, parmesan cheese, parsley, minced garlic, salt and pepper. Gently mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.

2. Shape the meatballs: Scoop about two tablespoons of the mixture per meatball and roll it between your palms until smooth and round. Place each meatball on a lined baking tray or plate.

3. Fry the meatballs: In a large skillet, heat approximately two tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add enough meatballs to comfortably fit in the skillet without overcrowding them. Cook on each side until browned—traditionally about two to four minutes per side. Continue this process until all meatballs are browned. You do not need to cook them through at this point as they will continue cooking in the marinara sauce later.

4. Simmer in sauce: While keeping the heat on medium-high, add the marinara sauce to the skillet with the meatballs and bring it to a gentle simmer. Once the sauce is bubbling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, occasionally stirring to avoid burning the sauce.

5. Cook the spaghetti: While your sauce simmers, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil on high heat. Add in the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until it reaches your desired consistency. Once cooked, drain it in a colander and set aside.

6. Serve: Plate up a generous helping of cooked spaghetti noodles and spoon over some marinara-laced meatballs. Top with more sauce if desired and garnish with fresh parsley and an optional sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese.

Enjoy your scrumptious homemade spaghetti and meatballs with family or friends! This dish pairs well with a garden salad, crusty garlic bread or steamed vegetables for an incredible comfort-food meal that everyone will love.