HOW TO MAKE MEATBALLS SPAGHETTI | IN TOMATO SAUCE RECIPE | aserethmaria

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: tomato sauce

Fresh tomatoes can be more vibrant in flavor.

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide fiber while being cost-effective.

Cook spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Drain spaghetti and set aside, reserving some pasta water.

Mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, eggs, minced garlic, chopped onion, parsley, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until combined.

Form mixture into meatballs, about the size of a golf ball.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add meatballs to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 6-8 minutes.

Remove meatballs and set aside on a plate.

In the same skillet, add canned tomatoes, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, and sugar; stir to combine.

Bring sauce to a simmer over medium heat, then return meatballs to the skillet.

Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes until meatballs are cooked through.

Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat with sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed.

Serve hot, garnished with additional parmesan cheese and parsley.

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