BEST GROUND BEEF RECIPES: Spaghetti and Meatballs

Spaghetti and Meatballs



Spaghetti and Meatballs 

This Spaghetti and Meatballs recipe delivers everything you want from an Italian classic: tender, flavorful meatballs, a slow-simmered tomato sauce, and perfectly cooked spaghetti coated in rich, savory goodness. It’s comforting, impressive, and surprisingly easy to make at home.

⭐ Why This Is a High-Value Recipe

🛒 Ingredients

Meatballs (The Star)

  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20 for juiciness)

  • ½ lb (225 g) ground pork (optional but recommended)

  • ¾ cup Italian breadcrumbs

  • ½ cup whole milk

  • 1 large egg

  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

  • 1 tsp salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)

Classic Tomato Sauce

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 small onion, finely diced

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tbsp tomato paste

  • 2 cans (28 oz / 800 g each) crushed tomatoes

  • 1 tsp sugar (optional, to balance acidity)

  • 1 tsp dried basil

  • ½ tsp dried oregano

  • Salt & black pepper, to taste

Pasta

  • 1 lb (450 g) spaghetti

  • Salted water (salty like the sea)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Meatballs

  • In a large bowl, combine breadcrumbs and milk; rest 2 minutes.

  • Add egg, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

  • Gently mix in ground beef (and pork if using) until just combined.

  • Roll into 1½-inch meatballs.

2️⃣ Brown the Meatballs

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

  • Brown meatballs on all sides (about 6–8 minutes).

  • Transfer to a plate (they’ll finish cooking in the sauce).

3️⃣ Make the Sauce

  • In the same pan, heat olive oil.

  • Sauté onion 3–4 minutes until soft.

  • Add garlic; cook 30 seconds.

  • Stir in tomato paste; cook 1 minute.

  • Add crushed tomatoes, sugar, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.

  • Return meatballs to sauce, cover, and simmer 25–30 minutes.

4️⃣ Cook the Spaghetti

  • Boil pasta in well-salted water until al dente.

  • Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.

5️⃣ Combine & Serve

  • Toss spaghetti with sauce, adding pasta water if needed.

  • Top with meatballs, extra sauce, Parmesan, and fresh basil.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

🔥 Pro Tips for Perfect Spaghetti & Meatballs

  • Don’t overmix meatballs—keeps them tender

  • Pork adds richness, but all-beef works great

  • Simmer meatballs gently for best texture

  • Pasta water = silky, restaurant-style sauce

🧊 Storage & Freezing

  • Refrigerate: Up to 4 days

  • Freeze meatballs & sauce: Up to 3 months

  • Reheat: Low heat with a splash of water

🌶️ Easy Variations

  • Spicy: Add crushed red pepper flakes

  • Cheesy: Stuff meatballs with mozzarella

  • Healthier: Use whole-wheat spaghetti or turkey meatballs

  • Slow Cooker: Simmer meatballs in sauce for 4–6 hours (low)


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A great best ground beef recipe to try ! 

Ingredients: 

 * Meatballs: 
 * 2 eggs 
 * 1/2 cup milk 
 * 3 slices bread, crumbled 
 * 2 pounds lean ground beef 
 * 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 
 * 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 
 * 1 clove garlic, smashed, minced 
 * 1 teaspoon salt 
 * 1/2 teaspoon pepper Sauce: 
 * 3 tablespoons olive oil 
 * 1/2 cup chopped onion 
 * 2 cloves garlic, smashed and minced 
 * 1 tablespoon sugar 
 * 2 teaspoons salt 
 * 1 teaspoon dried leaf oregano 
 * 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf basil 
 * 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 
 * 1 large can (28 to 36 ounces total) crushed Italian tomatoes 
 * 2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste 
 * 16 ounces thin spaghetti 
 * Parmesan cheese 

 INSTRUCTIONS 

Recipe for spaghetti and meatballs Make meatballs. 
In a medium bowl, beat eggs lightly; add milk and bread and let stand for about 5 minutes. 
Add ground beef, onion, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper; mix gently until well blended. 
Shape into about 24 meatballs, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. 
Place meatballs in a generously greased large shallow baking pan. 

Bake meatballs at 450° for 25 minutes. 
 In a Dutch oven, in hot oil over medium heat, sauté onion until tender and just begins to turn golden. 

Add remaining sauce ingredients; bring to a boil. 
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes. 
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, if necessary. 
Add meatballs; cover and simmer 50 to 60 minutes longer, stirring from time to time. 

 Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Serve spaghetti topped with meatballs in sauce; sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. 

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