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Meatballs

Ingredients
 

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • Oil for cooking
  • 3/4 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup finely diced onions
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon marscapone cheese optional but it keeps the meatballs moist
  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 1-2 cups Tarragon and Basil marinara

Instructions

  • Cook spaghetti according to directions. In a saucepan over medium low heat add marinara sauce.
  • In a large skillet heat 2-3 Tbsp. of oil over medium heat.
  • While oil is heating up, combine all ingredients except marinara and spaghetti in a large mixing bowl. Mix with hands until fully incorporated.
  • Form meatballs into the size of a golf ball. Place on plate until ready to cook. To see if the oil is ready - I take a wooden spoon and touch the oil to see if there are a few bubbles. (Adding drops of water makes it sizzle & splatter too much).
  • Working in 2 batches, add half of the meatballs to the oil. Don't overcrowd the pan.
  • Brown on all sides - I normally let it cook for a minute and then roll it to another side. It generally takes about 5 minutes per batch.
  • Take meatballs out of the pan and place on a plate lined with a paper towel to absorb extra oil. Repeat with the next batch of meatballs.
  • Add all cooked meatballs to sauce and let it simmer on low for 5 minutes. Add meatballs and sauce to spaghetti.

Nutrition

Serving: 18g

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