Grandma's Spaghetti and Meatballs
Pure love in a bowl: tender pasta wrapped in homemade tomato sauce with meatballs so soft they melt in your mouth.
60 min
Easy
Italiana-Casera
4 servings
The story behind
If there's one dish that takes me straight back to my childhood, it's this one. I remember walking into the kitchen and finding the smell of simmering tomato sauce filling every corner. This recipe is special because it's humble; it's the kind of meal you set in the middle of the table on a random Sunday to share with the people you love. It's an all-time classic for a family lunch. I always serve it with a piece of crusty bread to soak up every last drop of sauce, and a glass of young red wine pairs perfectly. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
Instructions
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1In a bowl, mix the ground meat with the egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Shape into balls of your preferred size.
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2Brown the meatballs in a pan with a little oil until they are seared on the outside.
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3Add the tomato sauce to the pan, cover, and simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes.
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4Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in salted water following the package directions until al dente.
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5Carefully toss the pasta with the sauce and meatballs.
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6Serve hot and don't forget a generous sprinkle of parmesan cheese on top.
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