Spaghetti and Meatballs

  • Prep 40 min
  • Total 1 hr 35 min
  • Servings 6

Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 1 egg

Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 package (16 ounces) spaghetti
  • Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350°. Mix all ingredients. Shape mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls. Place in ungreased jelly roll pan, 15 1/2x10 1/2x1 inch. Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes or until beef is no longer pink in center and juice is clear.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook onion and garlic in oil, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender.
  • 3
    Stir in remaining Sauce ingredients except spaghetti and cheese, breaking up tomatoes. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 4
    Add meatballs to sauce. Cover and simmer 15 minutes. Cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package. Place spaghetti on large platter. Top with meatballs and sauce. Sprinkle with cheese.

  • Spaghetti and Meatballs--nearly everyone's favorite "Italian" dish--is truly international fare. Spaghetti originated in the Orient, meatballs in the Middle East, tomato sauce in Mexico, and the essential Parmesan cheese really does come from Italy--it has been produced in the city of Parma for more than 800 years!

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
700
Calories from Fat
215
Total Fat
24g
Saturated Fat
9g
Cholesterol
105mg
Sodium
1470mg
Total Carbohydrate
87g
Dietary Fiber
6g
Protein
40g
% Daily Value*:
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
© 2024 ®/TM General Mills All Rights Reserved