Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time25 Min
Ready In30 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings2
CuisineCourse
MethodSpeciality
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Ground chuck1/2 Pound
 Bread crumbs1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 1 egg, slightly beaten
 Salt1/2 Teaspoon
 Dash pepper 1 tablespoon salad oil
 Onion1 Tablespoon, chopped
 Tomato sauce1 Can (10oz)
 Oregano leaves1/4 Teaspoon, dried
 Spaghetti package1/2
 Grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. In medium bowl, toss chuck with bread crumbs, egg, salt, and pepper, to combine. With moistened hands, shape mixture into 6 balls.
2. Slowly heat oil in medium saucepan. Add meatballs; saute, turning, until meatballs are browned all over—about 5 minutes.
3. Drain off fat from saucepan. Add onion; cook 2 minutes.
4. Add tomato sauce, oregano, and 2 tablespoons water, mixing well; bring to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, 15 to 20 minutes, or until meatballs are tender.
5. Simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes longer.
6. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti as package label directs; drain.
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