Classic Spaghetti & Meatballs
Get ready for a hug in a bowl! This recipe takes the ultimate comfort food to new heights with juicy, herb-packed meatballs that are seared to golden perfection and then bathed in a rich, homemade tomato sauce. We’re talking about a symphony of flavors—savory beef, sweet peppers, aromatic dill, and a secret kick of barbecue sauce that makes these meatballs unforgettable. Pile them high on a bed of al dente spaghetti, shower them with parmesan, and prepare for a dinner that will have everyone at the table asking for seconds before they’ve even finished their first plate!
Ingredients for 4 servings
Instructions
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1
Boil the pasta in salted water according to package instructions, then drain and toss with 1 tsp butter and a pinch of black pepper.
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2
In a food processor, chop 1 onion and 2 cloves of garlic; mix this with the ground beef, breadcrumbs, shawarma spices, barbecue sauce, salt, pepper, chopped dill, and parsley.
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3
Form the meat mixture into small balls and fry them in 2 tbsp of oil until golden brown, then remove from the pan.
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4
In the same pan, heat 1 tbsp oil and sauté the second chopped onion and remaining minced garlic until light golden.
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5
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, Italian spices, salt, and pepper, then add 1 cup of water and the fried meatballs back into the pan.
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6
Add 1/4 tsp sugar and the chopped red and green peppers, cover, and simmer on low-medium heat for 15 minutes.
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Serve the rich sauce and meatballs over the prepared pasta and garnish generously with Parmesan cheese.
