Favorite Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe

Serves: 6 Save

Ingredients (22)

  • For the Meatballs:
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3 slices bread (crumbled)
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons parsley (chopped)
  • 1 clove garlic (smashed, minced)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • For the Sauce and Pasta:
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (smashed, minced)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried leaf oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large (28 to 36 ounces total) can Italian tomatoes (crushed)
  • 2 (6 ounces each) cans tomato paste
  • 16 ounces thin spaghetti
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)

Directions

Learn how to make this recipe at The Spruce Eats