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How to Make Easy Spaghetti and Meatballs - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a classic, comforting meal that's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser, look no further than Easy Spaghetti and Meatballs. This beloved Italian-American dish is a staple in many households for its satisfying combination of tender meatballs, rich marinara sauce, and perfectly al dente spaghetti. Plus, with its straightforward preparation and simple ingredients, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy Sundays at home.

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Ingredients

  • 1 serving cooking spray
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • 4 buttery round crackers, crushed
  • 1 egg
  • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 cup small broccoli florets
  • ½ cup chopped carrots
  • ½ cup chopped celery
  • ½ large bell pepper, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, diced
  • 1 (24 ounce) jar tomato sauce
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Combine ground beef, onion, crackers, egg, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and mix until well combined. Shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place in the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink inside, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • While meatballs are cooking, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, mushrooms, broccoli, carrots, celery, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, oregano, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and oil and boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
  • Add cooked meatballs to the sauce and simmer over medium-low heat for 5 minutes.
  • Serve noodles with meatballs and sauce on top. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

    • Nutrition

    466 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 60mg
    • Sodium: 806mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 57g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 32mg
    • Calcium: 123mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 920mg

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