20-Min Spaghetti & Meatballs
Crispy-edged beef meatballs in a quick tomato sauce, ready in under 20 minutes. Toss with spaghetti for a weeknight dinner that tastes like Sunday.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, half the parmesan, and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a bowl until just combined.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Form meatballs roughly 1.5 inches across and place in the hot skillet.
Step 3
Cook meatballs 4–5 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally, until deep golden brown on all sides. Don't move them constantly.
Step 4
Pour in crushed tomatoes and a pinch of salt. Simmer 8–10 minutes until the sauce thickens and meatballs are cooked through.
Step 5
While the sauce simmers, boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente, then drain and reserve 1 cup pasta water.
Step 6
Toss hot pasta with meatballs and sauce, adding pasta water a splash at a time if needed to loosen. Top with remaining parmesan and basil.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- medium mixing bowl
- pot for pasta
- wooden spoon
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