Best 10 Awesome Easy Spaghetti And Meatballs Recipes

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Cooking a delicious and satisfying meal doesn't have to be complicated. With the right recipe, you can create a fantastic dish that will impress your family and friends. One such recipe is "Awesome Easy Spaghetti and Meatballs," a culinary delight that combines the classic flavors of spaghetti with tender, juicy meatballs in a rich and savory sauce. This article will guide you through the simple steps to prepare this incredible dish, ensuring you create an "awesome" meal that everyone will love.

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EASY SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS



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Easy spaghetti and meatballs. Yummy, yum, yum, yum! Serve with garlic bread.

Provided by aimeejean

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Spaghetti Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 serving cooking spray
1 pound ground beef
¼ cup chopped onion
4 each 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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 466.2 calories, Carbohydrate 56.8 g, Cholesterol 60.1 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 805.7 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

EASY SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS



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WHEN I was a teenager, I cooked dinner every night for our family of four...Mom, Dad, Grandmother, who lived next door, and myself. Through the years, I have modified and changed this recipe for two people to better fit our tastes. That's one of the great things about this dish. It's easy to do just that! -David Stierheim, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 egg
3 tablespoons Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 pound ground beef
1/4 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 jar (14 ounces) spaghetti sauce or 1-1/2 cups homemade spaghetti sauce
Hot cooked spaghetti
Additional Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Crumble the meat over mixture and mix well. Shape into 2-in. meatballs., In a large skillet, brown meatballs over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160°; drain. Add spaghetti sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-30 minutes or until heated through. Serve with spaghetti; sprinkle with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 168mg cholesterol, Sodium 1503mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

MAMA'S BEST EVER SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS



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A classic Italian-American dish that can be as simple or fancy as you want it to be.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1½ lbs. lean ground beef
½ cup Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs
2 eggs
1 jar (1 lb. 8 oz.) Chunky Tomato Garlic and Onion Sauce
12 ounces spaghetti, cooked and drained

Steps:

  • Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, eggs and ½ cup Sauce in medium bowl; shape into 18 meatballs. Bring remaining Sauce to a boil over medium-high heat in 12-inch skillet. Gently stir in uncooked meatballs. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes or until meatballs are done. Serve over hot spaghetti.

BEST SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS



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One evening, we had unexpected company. Since I had the ingredients on hand, I made this spaghetti and meatballs recipe. Everyone raved! This classic recipe makes a big batch and is perfect for entertaining. -Mary Lou Koskella, Prescott, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 tablespoons olive oil
1-1/2 cups chopped onions
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (12 ounces each) tomato paste
3 cups water
1 can (29 ounces) tomato sauce
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
MEATBALLS:
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups soft bread cubes (cut into 1/4-inch pieces)
1-1/2 cups whole milk
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 pounds ground beef
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 pounds spaghetti, cooked

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions; saute until softened. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomato paste; cook 3-5 minutes. Add next 6 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, for 50 minutes., Combine the first 7 meatball ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls., In a large skillet, heat canola oil over medium heat. Add meatballs; brown in batches until no longer pink. Drain. Add to sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until flavors are blended, about 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Serve with hot cooked spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 519 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 1043mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

JENN'S OUT OF THIS WORLD SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS



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This authentic spaghetti and meatballs recipe is made with fresh oregano and parsley. Because the meatballs are cooked in the sauce, they are tender and savory.

Provided by JENNGOETZ

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons olive oil
¾ cup chopped onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 (16 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
3 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 cup water
½ cup sugar
¼ cup chopped fresh oregano, divided
1 dried bay leaf
salt and pepper to taste
1 pound ground round
½ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 eggs, lightly beaten
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (16 ounce) package uncooked spaghetti

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, and cook the onion until lightly brown. Mix in 2 cloves garlic, and cook 1 minute. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, water, sugar, 1/2 the oregano, and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer while preparing meatballs.
  • In a bowl, mix the ground round, bread crumbs, remaining oregano, remaining garlic, parsley, eggs, and cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Roll into 1 inch balls, and drop into the sauce. Cook 40 minutes in the sauce, or until internal temperature of meatballs reaches a minimum of 160 degrees F (72 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, and stir in the spaghetti. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain. Serve the meatballs and sauce over the cooked spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 571.9 calories, Carbohydrate 80.1 g, Cholesterol 86.6 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 27.7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 1177.2 mg, Sugar 21.3 g

EASY SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS



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No pasta's more iconic than spaghetti and meatballs, and now, it's a breeze to make -- the meatballs simmer right in the sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large egg
1 pound ground beef chuck
1/4 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes in puree
3/4 pound spaghetti

Steps:

  • Set a large pot of salted water to boil. In a bowl, combine Parmesan, parsley, garlic, egg, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Add beef and breadcrumbs; mix gently. Form into 16 balls.
  • In a 5-quart Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium. Add meatballs, and cook, turning occasionally, until browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer; cover partially, and cook, stirring occasionally, until meatballs are cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta until al dente. Drain, and return to pot; add meatballs and sauce, and toss gently. Serve with Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 678 g, Fat 20 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 42 g

SIMPLE SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: onion, crushed tomato, unsalted butter, salt, ground pork, ground beef, onion, garlic, shredded parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, fresh parsley, worcestershire, egg, salt, black pepper, spaghetti, parmesan cheese

Provided by Nathan Ng

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 onion, peeled and halved
28 oz crushed tomato, 1 can
½ cup unsalted butter
1 teaspoon salt
1 lb ground pork
1 lb ground beef
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
¾ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 tablespoons worcestershire
1 egg
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb spaghetti
parmesan cheese, to serve

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
  • Add the crushed tomatoes, butter, onion, and salt to a pot and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Lower the heat and cook for 45 minutes, until the onions are soft and starting to break apart. Remove onion.
  • In a bowl, mix the ground beef, ground pork, panko, Parmesan, egg, garlic, onion, Worcestershire, salt, pepper, and parsley until fully combined.
  • Take a golf ball-sized handful of the meat mixture and roll it into a ball. Transfer to a baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining meat.
  • Bake the meatballs for 16 minutes.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil, and cook the spaghetti according to the packaging instructions.
  • Drain pasta and toss lightly in about a tablespoon of oil (optional).
  • Pour the sauce over the pasta. Transfer the cooked meatballs and top with Parmesan.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1583 calories, Carbohydrate 132 grams, Fat 75 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 92 grams, Sugar 19 grams

AWESOME, EASY SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS



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This is a tasty easy hand-me-down recipe from my mom and I use it regularly. You can make it and eat it right away, no one ever complains about eating left-overs with this dish and it also freezes well for future eating. Enjoy!!

Provided by Sue Gifford

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package Italian sausage (hot or mild depends on how you like it)
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon fennel seed
1/2 teaspoon basil
1 (4 ounce) can mushrooms (optional)

Steps:

  • Skin Italian sausage links, cut into pieces and roll into balls.
  • Brown on all sides and drain.
  • Brown the onion, garlic, green pepper and celery and add to meat.
  • Stir in the can of crushed tomatoes and mushroom (optional), salt, pepper, oregano, fennel seed and basil.
  • Simmer for 45 minutes- Serve over spaghetti with a salad and garlic bread.

SPAGHETTI AND AWESOME MEATBALLS



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When I make meatballs i like to go BIG. These are tennis ball sized meatballs that are so moist and tender they melt in your mouth. Preparation is easy and worth it all the way!

Provided by m_peaches07

Categories     Meat

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork (mild or spicy)
4 slices bread
4 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon salt (to taste)
1/2 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
2 garlic cloves
1/4 cup onion
2 tablespoons parsley
1 egg

Steps:

  • Soak bread in milk until absorbed.
  • Combine all ingredients including bread and mix thoroughly. ( Do not overmix. Will lead to tough meatballs).
  • Form into tennis ball sized meatballs ( or whatever size prefered).
  • Bake on 375-400 degrees for 15-20 min.
  • Finish cooking meatballs on stove top in sauce of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.1, Fat 28.8, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 159.2, Sodium 1399.1, Carbohydrate 10.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.1, Protein 36.3

SAVOURY SPAGHETTI WITH MEATBALLS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, McCormick® Savory Spice Blend, tomato paste, canned whole peeled tomato, kosher salt, white bread, heavy cream, grated parmesan cheese, onion, garlic, pepper, ground pork, kosher salt, 85% lean ground beef, McCormick® Savory Spice Blend, olive oil, spaghetti, kosher salt, parmesan cheese, fresh basil

Provided by Tasty

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 tablespoons olive oil
5 cloves garlic, crushed
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon McCormick® Savory Spice Blend
3 tablespoons tomato paste
56 oz canned whole peeled tomato
kosher salt, to taste
2 slices white bread, hearty, crusts removed, torn in 1/2 ( 1 1/4 cm) in pieces
10 tablespoons heavy cream
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons onion, grated
2 tablespoons garlic, grated
pepper, to taste
1 lb ground pork
½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 lb 85% lean ground beef
1 tablespoon McCormick® Savory Spice Blend
olive oil, to taste
1 lb spaghetti, dried
kosher salt, to taste
parmesan cheese, a chunk
¼ cup fresh basil, chopped

Steps:

  • Make the sauce: In a large pot over medium-low heat, combine the olive oil and garlic and cook until the garlic begins to sizzle very gently. Add the red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until the garlic just begins to turn light golden in color, about 3 minutes. Add the Savory spice blend and continue to cook, stirring, for 1 minute more.
  • Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, until the paste has softened and blended with the oil and garlic mixture, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomatoes and their juices and increase the heat to medium-high, bringing the to a gentle simmer. Lower the heat a bit if it's bubbling and spitting too much. Remove the sauce from the heat.
  • Using an immersion blender, blend the sauce until smooth. Tip: Drape a kitchen towel over the pot to act as a cover from sauce splatters. Or, transfer the sauce to a blender and puree, then return to the pot.
  • Decrease the heat to medium-low and bring the sauce to a simmer.
  • Make the meatballs: In a medium bowl, combine the bread cubes, cream, parmesan, onion, garlic, and pepper. Using a fork, mash into thick paste.
  • In a large bowl, gently mix the ground pork with the salt and baking powder. Add the beef and gently stir to combine (you can also use your hands for this). Add the bread mixture, Savory spice blend, and a pinch more salt and pepper and mix until just incorporated. Rub a bit of olive oil on your hands and form the mixture into smooth, round meatballs the size of golf balls--you should have about 25 total..
  • Once the meatballs are formed, gently lower each meatball into the pot of sauce. Bring to a low simmer, cover, and cook for 25-35 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into a meatball reaches 165˚F (75˚C).
  • While the meatballs are cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions. Reserve 1 cup (240 ml) of pasta cooking water, then drain.
  • In a large bowl, toss the spaghetti with a few large spoonfuls of pasta sauce to coat, along with a few splashes of the reserved cooking water. Divide the pasta among bowls and spoon more sauce and meatballs over the pasta. Top each serving with freshly grated Parmesan and basil.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 722 calories, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fat 39 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 41 grams, Sugar 8 grams

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Brown the meatballs in a skillet before adding them to the sauce; this will help them to develop flavor and prevent them from falling apart.
  • Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions.
  • Serve the spaghetti and meatballs with grated Parmesan cheese.

Conclusion:

This easy spaghetti and meatballs recipe is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a meal that your family will love.

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