Homemade Spaghetti and Meatballs

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook al dente according to package directions. Drain and return the pasta to the pot, covered.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic, Italian seasoning, parsley, salt and pepper. Use your hands to combine the ingredients together until they’re moist and well blended. Form into 16 meatballs.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and then place the meatballs on the skillet. Cook the meatballs until browned on all sides, 5-7 minutes total. They do not need to be fully cooked at this point though.

Step 4

Add the marinara to the skillet and gently toss to combine with the meatballs. Lower the heat to low, cover the skillet and simmer the meatballs in the sauce until the sauce is thickened, 15-20 minutes.

Step 5

Serve the cooked spaghetti noodles with the meatballs and sauce.