Grandma's Spaghetti & Meatballs

A classic Spaghetti & Meatballs recipe perfect for a comforting fall dinner. The meatballs are tender, the sauce is garlicky, and it all comes together into a cozy bowl of pasta.

By @aliciamaclaren

Original recipe source

Cook time: 60 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 egg
• 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp cream
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup grated parmesan
• 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 to taste salt
• 1 to taste pepper
• 1 for frying olive oil
• 1 small pat butter
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 shallot
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 splash cooking wine
• 1 handful fresh basil
• 1 to taste salt
• 1 to taste pepper
• 1 package spaghetti
• 1 for pasta water salt
• 1 for garnish fresh basil
• 1 for garnish grated parmesan

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, cream, garlic, parsley, parmesan, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper until just combined. Roll into meatballs.
2. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the meatballs on all sides until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same pan, sauté garlic and shallot until fragrant. Pour in tomato sauce and a splash of cooking wine. Season with salt, pepper, and basil.
4. Add the meatballs back into the sauce, cover, and let simmer on low for 15–20 minutes until cooked through and flavorful.
5. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Toss the noodles with a splash of the pasta water and some sauce.
6. Serve the spaghetti topped with meatballs, more sauce, fresh basil, and a generous sprinkle of parmesan.