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Spaghetti and Meatballs: The Best Homemade Comfort Dish

Spaghetti and Meatballs
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This classic recipe combines flavorful meatballs with perfectly cooked spaghetti, making it the ultimate comfort dish for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. Form the mixture into meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
  4. Bake meatballs for 20 minutes.
  5. While meatballs are baking, cook spaghetti according to package instructions.
  6. In a saucepan, heat crushed tomatoes with oregano and basil over medium heat.
  7. Add baked meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
  8. Serve meatballs and sauce over spaghetti.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add chopped fresh herbs to the meatball mixture.
  • Let the sauce simmer longer for richer flavor.

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Keywords: Spaghetti and Meatballs, Homemade, Comfort Food

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