Classic Meatballs and Spaghetti

Ingredients

• •1 pound ground beef
• •1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• •1 egg
• •1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• •2 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 teaspoon salt
• •1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• •24 ounces marinara sauce
• •1 pound spaghetti
• •2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. 1Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl; mix until just combined.
2. 2Roll mixture into 16-20 meatballs about 1.5 inches in diameter.
3. 3Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown meatballs on all sides for 5-7 minutes.
4. 4Pour marinara sauce over meatballs, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
5. 5While meatballs cook, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain well.
6. 6Divide spaghetti among serving plates and top with meatballs and sauce.

💡 Meatballs stay tender when mixed only until breadcrumbs, egg, and Parmesan disappear into the beef; kneading until perfectly uniform compacts them.

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