SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS
Spaghetti and meatballs is great because it is easy to make, delicious and has all the protien you need with some carbs to keep you going after a hard day of fun...
Ingredients
Meatballs:
1 lb. of ground beef or ground turkey
1 egg
Italian Bread Crumbs
Parmesan Cheese
Salt and Pepper
- Mix all the above ingredients in large bowl.
- Mix in enough bread crumbs until the mixture isn't wet (just moist).
- Make the meatballs the size your family enjoys.
- Cook in skillet until they are nicely browned on the outside and cooked on the inside.
- Then put into your sauce to simmer for a little while.
Hint: If the meat isn't cooked completely your sauce will be greasy.
Sauce:
2 teaspoons olive oil
2/3 small yellow onion, finely chopped
2 1/2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/3 teaspoon dried oregano
1 1/3 cups tomato sauce
2/3 lb. spaghetti
Parmesan cheese, for sprinkling on top
For the sauce and spaghetti:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat
- Add onion and cook until the onion is soft
- Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes more
- Add the oregano and tomato sauce and the remaining 2 tablespoons parsley
- Season with salt and pepper to taste
- Simmer gently, uncovered
- Bring a large pot of well salted water to a boil.
- Add the spaghetti and cook until it is al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the spaghetti and place it in a warmed pasta bowl.
- Pour the meatballs and sauce over the pasta.
- Serve with Parmesan cheese.
Serves: 3-4