German Spaghetti with Meatballs
A hearty german-inspired spaghetti dish featuring homemade meatballs and a rich tomato sauce.
Ingredients
- ●12 oz Spaghettidried
- ●1 lb Ground Beef
- ●1/2 cup Breadcrumbs
- ●1 Egg
- ●1 medium Onionchopped
- ●3 cloves Garlicminced
- ●2 cups Tomato Saucehomemade or store-bought
- ●1 cup Parmesan Cheesegrated
Instructions
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1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, and garlic. Mix well with your hands until just combined.
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3. Use your hands to shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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4. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
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5. While the meatballs are baking, cook spaghetti in a large pot of boiling, salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
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6. In a large saucepan, combine tomato sauce and reserved pasta water. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.
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7. Add the cooked spaghetti to the saucepan, tossing to combine.
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8. Add the cooked meatballs to the saucepan, tossing to combine.
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9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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10. Serve hot, topped with parmesan cheese.