Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe

🍝 Serves: 6

🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes

🍳 Cook Time: 1 hour

🌡️ Oven Temperature: 375°F

Ingredients:

• 1 pound spaghetti
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Salt and pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 jar tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup red wine
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano
• Shaved Parmesan cheese for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. In a bowl, mix together the ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper. Form the mixture into golf ball-sized balls.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the meatballs to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes in total.
5. Transfer the meatballs to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until cooked through.
6. Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to package instructions.
7. In the same skillet used for the meatballs, add the jar of tomato sauce, red wine, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 10 minutes, or until heated through.
8. Place a serving of spaghetti onto each plate, top with meatballs and sauce. Garnish with shaved Parmesan cheese.

Enjoy your delicious Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs!

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