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Italian Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs

A classic Italian dish with rich tomato sauce and tender meatballs.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 600 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes (28 oz)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 12 oz spaghetti

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and form into meatballs.
  2. 2. Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides. Remove meatballs and set aside.
  3. 3. In the same pan, add crushed tomatoes, oregano, and basil. Stir and bring to a simmer.
  4. 4. Return meatballs to the pan, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  5. 5. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  6. 6. Serve meatballs and sauce over spaghetti. Enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 600kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 1200mg | Potassium: 800mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 4mg

Keywords

Meatballs, Pasta, Spaghetti
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