Texas Beef Council

Easy Spaghetti & Meatballs Homestyle Favorites

Servings
   Serves 4

Prep Time
   5 minutes

Cook Time
   20 minutes

Cooking Methods
   Pan Frying or Sauté
   Pan Broiling
   Stir Fry

Beef Type
   Ground Beef


Ingredients

  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 2 Tbsp. finely chopped onion
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • vegetable cooking spray
  • 1 jar (26 to 30 oz.) prepared spaghetti sauce
  • 3 cups cooked pasta

Instructions

In large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, onion, parsley, garlic, salt and pepper; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape mixture into twelve meatballs.

Spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Brown meatballs 6 to 8 minutes or until no longer pink, turning occasionally. Add spaghetti sauce. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Serve meatballs and sauce over cooked pasta.