Italian Spaghetti Meatballs
Hearty and flavorful spaghetti and meatballs made with juicy ground beef, zesty tomato sauce, and aromatic herbs and spices.
Ingredients for 8 portions
Instructions
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1
Finely chop one onion and set aside.
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2
In a large mixing bowl, add the ground beef, breadcrumbs, minced onion, onion powder, ½ teaspoon of black pepper, oregano, cumin, ¼ teaspoon of paprika, salt, frozen or fresh parsley, and frozen or fresh dill. Mix well.
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3
Roll the mixture into meatballs.
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4
Heat ½ cup of oil in a frying pan over medium-low heat. Add the meatballs and fry until golden browned. Transfer the fried meatballs to a plate and set them aside.
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5
In a large pan over medium heat, add 3 tablespoons of oil and the remaining chopped onion. Cook until golden, then reduce the heat to low.
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6
Add the tomato sauce, ½ teaspoon of paprika, ½ teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Stir and add the bay leaves and salt. Mix well and cover. Cook for 15 minutes.
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7
Add the meatballs to the pan and mix thoroughly. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
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8
Add the turmeric and mix. Cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
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9
In a pot over medium heat, bring 6 cups of water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook for 20 minutes.
