Ingredients and Weight:
- Ground beef (80/20): 1 pound
- Breadcrumbs (plain): 1/2 cup
- Minced onion: 1/4 cup
- Minced garlic: 2 cloves
- Eggs: 1 large
- Milk: 1/4 cup
- Tomato sauce (canned): 28 ounces
- Crushed tomatoes (canned): 14.5 ounces
- Tomato paste: 2 tablespoons
- Italian seasoning: 2 teaspoons
- Salt and pepper: to taste
- Spaghetti: 1 pound
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Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Mix well until combined.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs for 15-20 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.
- While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce.
- In a large saucepan, heat the tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning over medium heat.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until thickened.
- Add the browned meatballs to the sauce and simmer for an additional 15 minutes.
- Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions.
- Drain the spaghetti and serve topped with the meatball sauce.
Nutritional Information Per Serving:
- Calories: 550
- Protein: 30 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fat: 20 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Savory and flavorful
- Rich and tangy tomato sauce
- Tender and juicy meatballs
User Comments:
- "This was absolutely delicious! The sauce was perfect and the meatballs were so tender."
- "It's a great comfort food that my whole family loves."
- "I made this for a party and everyone raved about it."
- "The tomato flavor is really prominent, which I love."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use a good quality tomato sauce for the best flavor.
- If you don't have time to bake the meatballs, you can brown them in a skillet instead.
- Serve the dish with grated Parmesan cheese or a side of garlic bread for extra flavor.
