Country Style Spaghetti and Meatballs

Experience the heartwarming flavors of classic Italian-American comfort food with this Country Style Spaghetti and Meatballs recipe. Perfectly tender meatballs, made with a rich blend of ground beef and pork, are infused with fresh parsley, Parmesan cheese, and garlic, then browned to perfection for a deep, savory flavor. Simmered in a robust tomato sauce seasoned with aromatic Italian herbs and a hint of heat from crushed red pepper flakes, these meatballs pair beautifully with al dente spaghetti. Ready in just an hour, this hearty dish is ideal for family dinners or cozy gatherings. Garnish with extra Parmesan and parsley for a rustic, restaurant-quality meal that will satisfy every craving! Perfect keywords: country-style spaghetti, homemade meatballs, classic Italian comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 0.5 pound Ground pork
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 large Egg
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 28 ounces Diced tomatoes, canned
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
• 16 ounces Cooked spaghetti
• 0.5 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until evenly combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.

Step 2

Shape the mixture into golf-ball-sized meatballs and place them on a plate or baking sheet.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a large skillet or deep pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the meatballs in batches and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the browned meatballs from the pan and set aside.

Step 4

In the same pan, add diced onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 6

Add the canned diced tomatoes, tomato paste, water, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes. Mix well to combine and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.

Step 7

Carefully return the browned meatballs to the pan, nestling them into the sauce. Cover and let simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened.

Step 8

While the sauce simmers, cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 9

Serve the meatballs and sauce over the cooked spaghetti. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2369.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3224.7

Total Fat 178.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 61.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6g
Cholesterol 744.7mg	0%
Sodium 5126.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 225.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.6g	0%
Total Sugars 31.2g
Protein 191.8g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 632.3mg	0%
Iron 27.4mg	0%
Potassium 3221.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.0%

Protein: 23.5%

Carbs: 27.6%