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Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs
Prep Time
30
minutes
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Cook Time
20
minutes
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Total Time
50
minutes
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100 + BEST Easy Beef Recipes for Dinner
Keyword:
italian, main dish, meatballs, pasta, spaghetti
Servings:
6
Author:
Sweet Basil
Ingredients
1
Clove
Garlic
minced
1 1/2
teaspoons
Dry Basil
or 3 tsp fresh
1/2
teaspoons
Salt
Pinch
Pepper
2/3
Cup
Panko Bread Crumbs
Italian flavored
1/4
Cup
Milk
skim
1
Egg
1 1/2
Pounds
Ground Beef
95% lean
[Classic Spaghetti Sauce]
Spaghetti
cooked
Parmesan Cheese
optional
US Customary
-
Metric
Instructions
For the Meatballs
Place the meat in a large bowl and sprinkle the garlic, basil, salt, and pepper on top.
1 Clove Garlic,
1 1/2 teaspoons Dry Basil,
1/2 teaspoons Salt,
Pinch Pepper
Add the panko bread crumbs and then the milk.
2/3 Cup Panko Bread Crumbs,
1/4 Cup Milk
Allow the mixture to sit for 5 minutes.
Add the egg and lightly mix until everything is just combined.
1 Egg
Refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes.
Heat the oven to 400 degrees.
Remove the meat from the fridge and roll into golf ball sized meatballs, being careful to not overwork the meat.
1 1/2 Pounds Ground Beef
In a lightly greased dish, line up the meatballs.
Bake the meatballs for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.
Make the sauce according to the above link, with or without the meat.
[Classic Spaghetti Sauce]
Add the meatballs to the sauce and allow to simmer for 10 minutes.
Serve over freshly cooked pasta with a little parmesan on top.
Spaghetti,
Parmesan Cheese
Notes
Reheat on the stove top or in the microwave
Nutrition
Serving:
1
g
|
Calories:
332
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
6
g
|
Protein:
22
g
|
Fat:
24
g
|
Saturated Fat:
9
g
|
Trans Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
109
mg
|
Sodium:
333
mg
|
Potassium:
345
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
57
IU
|
Vitamin C:
1
mg
|
Calcium:
49
mg
|
Iron:
3
mg