A good basic recipe for
ground beef meatballs. Although this recipe suggests ready-made
spaghetti sauce, please do substitute with your own homemade
sauce if you prefer.
Spaghetti
& Savory Meatballs
- Meatballs:
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1 large egg
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
-
- Spaghetti:
- 1 (26 to 30-ounce) jar
spaghetti sauce
8 ounces uncooked spaghetti, cooked
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- For Meatballs: Heat oven
to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine meatball ingredients
in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into twelve
2-inch meatballs. Place on rack in broiler pan.
- Bake in 350°F oven 25 to 30 minutes to
medium (160°F) doneness, until no longer pink in center and
juices show no pink color.
- For Spaghetti: Combine
meatballs and spaghetti sauce in large saucepan; heat through,
stirring occasionally. Serve over cooked spaghetti pasta; sprinkle
with Parmesan cheese.
Makes 4 servings.
Recipe and photograph provided
courtesy of the Beef Industry Council.
