Homemade Spaghetti and Meatballs
This Homemade Spaghetti and Meatballs recipe is loaded with classic Italian flavor the whole family will love!
Servings: 6 -8
Ingredients
Sauce:
- 1/2 yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 - 28 oz. canned plum tomatoes
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- 2 tbsp fresh basil chopped
- salt and pepper
Meatballs:
- 1 lbs 80/20 ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup fresh basil chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp oregano
- salt and pepper
- oil for cooking
Pasta:
- 2 lbs spaghetti
Garnish:
- Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
Sauce:
- In a large pot, add chopped onions, minced garlic, and olive oil and simmer over medium-high heat until onions are translucent.
- Using your hand, crush the tomatoes over a large bowl and add them to the onions and garlic.
- Add in thyme, basil, and salt and pepper to taste, simmer for 30-45 minutes over medium heat.
Meatballs:
- In a large bowl, mix together all of the meatball ingredients by hand, shaping into large 2-inch meatballs.
- In a high-lipped cooking pan, add some olive oil about 1/4 inch up the side for frying the meatballs. Cook meatballs, turning to get each side until browned, continue to cook until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Finish cooking off the remaining meatballs
Pasta:
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, top with sauce, meatballs, and grated parmesan.