Spaghetti and minced meatballs is a classic Italian dish that is loved by many. It’s a simple yet delicious meal that can be enjoyed by the whole family. In this recipe, we’ll show you how to make spaghetti and minced meatballs from scratch.
Timings
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cooking time: 30 minutes
- Total time: 50 minutes
Ingredients
- 500g minced beef
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 egg
- 50g breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 400g spaghetti
- 1 jar of tomato sauce
- Grated parmesan cheese, to serve
Method
- In a large bowl, mix together the minced beef, onion, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, oregano, basil, salt and pepper until well combined.
- Roll the mixture into small meatballs, about the size of a golf ball.
- Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat and add a little oil.
- Add the meatballs to the pan and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides.
- Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to the packet instructions.
- Once the meatballs are cooked, add the tomato sauce to the pan and stir to combine.
- Drain the spaghetti and add it to the pan with the meatballs and sauce.
- Toss everything together until the spaghetti is coated in the sauce.
- Serve with grated parmesan cheese.
Conclusion
This spaghetti and minced meatballs recipe is a great option for a quick and easy dinner. The meatballs are packed with flavour and the tomato sauce is the perfect accompaniment to the spaghetti. It’s a dish that the whole family will love.
Variations to the recipe
- Use pork or turkey mince instead of beef.
- Add chopped vegetables such as peppers or mushrooms to the tomato sauce.
- Use a different type of pasta such as penne or fusilli.
- Add chilli flakes for a spicy kick.